Dental Assistant salary in Nevada
What dental assistants earn in Nevada and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,110$22.65 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$37,760 – $48,450Top 10%: $56,700+
Jobs4,2301.09× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Nevada cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $46,890 | $22.54 | 3,080 |
| Reno, NV | $48,400 | $23.27 | 790 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $46,450 | $22.33 | 250 |
| Carson City, NV | $48,590 | $23.36 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nevada
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $47,520 South Carolina · $47,320 Georgia · $46,840 Tennessee · $46,720 Montana · $46,680 Virginia · $46,670
Other healthcare salaries in Nevada
Registered Nurses · $103,670 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,670 Nursing Assistants · $45,490 Medical Assistants · $45,200 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,980 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $76,160 Pharmacists · $140,030 Physicians, All Other · $252,120 Medical Records Specialists · $50,300 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,320 Physical Therapists · $111,250
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Nevada?
Dental Assistants in Nevada earned a median of $47,110 a year ($22.65 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $37,760 to $48,450.
Where in Nevada do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Nevada, pay was highest in Carson City, NV at $48,590.
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.