Dental Assistants Salary in Indiana
Dental Assistants in Indiana earn a median of $48,670 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,690
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,880; the top 10% earn over $60,590. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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- Phlebotomists$39,250 median in Indiana
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$47,960 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Dental Assistants pay in Indiana
How much do dental assistants make in Indiana?
The median is $48,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,880 and the top 10% earn over $60,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.