Dental Assistants
Set up dental equipment, prepare patients, and keep records.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $30.56 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 11.2% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Vocational training is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Certified Registered Dental Assistant Orthodontic Assistant Surgical Dental Assistant See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Dental Assistants *
U S |
$18.55 | $22.52 | $24.56 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$25.25 | $30.56 | $31.57 |
Central Minnesota |
$24.77 | $29.36 | $31.14 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$23.76 | $26.2 | $29.79 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$24.52 | $25 | $29.79 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.99 | $28.21 | $30.39 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$24.34 | $26.16 | $29.72 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$29.73 | $31.14 | $31.88 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 5890 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Dental Assistants most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other car
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