Dental Assistants Salary in Louisiana
Dental Assistants in Louisiana earn a median of $44,090 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,540
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,050; the top 10% earn over $49,640. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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Dental Assistants pay in Louisiana
How much do dental assistants make in Louisiana?
The median is $44,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,050 and the top 10% earn over $49,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−8% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.