Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Nevada | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $47,110 | $48,867 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.65 | $23.49 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $47,110.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Nevada is $47,110, or about $22.65 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Nevada is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Nevada typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 4,230 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $47,110, Nevada offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 477 of the 669 occupations reported in Nevada — higher than 29% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $79,510, Physical Therapist Assistants at $75,520, Massage Therapists at $53,540 — all figures are median annual wages for Nevada.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 477 of the 669 occupations reported in Nevada — higher than 29% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Nevada | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $79,510 | $220 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $75,520 | $560 |
| Massage Therapists | $53,540 | $1,620 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,400 | $220 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $50,790 | $1,280 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $46,640 | $510 |
Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 669 occupations in Nevada.