Dental Assistant salary in Arizona
What dental assistants earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,000$23.56 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$46,050 – $57,880Top 10%: $59,380+
Jobs8,6801.07× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $49,760 | $23.92 | 6,270 |
| Tucson, AZ | $47,510 | $22.84 | 970 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $47,070 | $22.63 | 370 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $49,920 | $24.00 | 320 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $47,520 | $22.85 | 300 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $48,900 | $23.51 | 150 |
| Yuma, AZ | $45,350 | $21.81 | 130 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $45,620 | $21.93 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New Jersey · $49,390 Michigan · $48,820 Indiana · $48,670 Maryland · $48,620 Illinois · $48,610 Iowa · $48,430
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530 Physical Therapists · $103,220
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Arizona?
Dental Assistants in Arizona earned a median of $49,000 a year ($23.56 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $46,050 to $57,880.
Where in Arizona do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ at $49,760.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.