Dental Assistants Salary in Minnesota

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dental assistants in Minnesota was $65,270 +35.8% vs national

Minnesota vs United States

MinnesotaUnited States
Median annual$65,270$48,070
Median hourly$31.38$23.11
Employment5,980387,790
Location quotient0.811.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Minnesota) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Reading the data

The median wage in Minnesota is 35.8% above the national median — a difference of about $17,200 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average dental assistants salary in Minnesota?

The median annual wage in Minnesota is $65,270 ($31.38 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Minnesota compare to the national average for dental assistants?

The Minnesota median of $65,270 is 35.8% higher than the U.S. median of $48,070.

How many dental assistants work in Minnesota?

Approximately 5,980 are employed in Minnesota, per BLS OES.