Dental Assistant salary in Indiana
What dental assistants earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,670$23.40 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$45,860 – $57,720Top 10%: $60,590+
Jobs6,6900.84× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,950 | $23.53 | 10,490 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,590 | $23.84 | 2,440 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $48,970 | $23.54 | 2,200 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $49,100 | $23.61 | 1,500 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $48,670 | $23.40 | 630 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $47,770 | $22.96 | 360 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $47,930 | $23.05 | 350 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $49,040 | $23.58 | 340 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,000 | $23.08 | 300 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,360 | $23.25 | 260 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $48,730 | $23.43 | 190 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $52,830 | $25.40 | 160 |
| Kokomo, IN | $48,360 | $23.25 | 140 |
| Muncie, IN | $45,500 | $21.88 | 140 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,170 | $23.16 | 130 |
| Columbus, IN | $47,260 | $22.72 | 120 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $46,450 | $22.33 | 110 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $48,920 | $23.52 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Arizona · $49,000 Michigan · $48,820 Maryland · $48,620 Illinois · $48,610 Iowa · $48,430 Colorado · $48,340
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Pharmacists · $144,290 Physical Therapists · $101,560
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Indiana?
Dental Assistants in Indiana earned a median of $48,670 a year ($23.40 an hour) in May 2025, 1% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $45,860 to $57,720.
Where in Indiana do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Elkhart-Goshen, IN at $52,830.
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.