Dental Assistants Salary in Arizona
Dental Assistants in Arizona earn a median of $49,000 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,680
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,500; the top 10% earn over $59,380. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near Arizona
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Dental Assistants pay in Arizona
How much do dental assistants make in Arizona?
The median is $49,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,500 and the top 10% earn over $59,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.