Dental Assistant salary in North Dakota
What dental assistants earn in North Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,770$27.78 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$47,150 – $60,270Top 10%: $72,710+
Jobs8600.80× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in North Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $56,940 | $27.38 | 330 |
| Bismarck, ND | $58,960 | $28.35 | 210 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $57,770 | $27.78 | 110 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $57,870 | $27.82 | 110 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $60,200 | $28.94 | 100 |
| Minot, ND | $57,770 | $27.78 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Dakota
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $59,530 Oregon · $59,490 Washington · $58,090 Massachusetts · $57,980 Alaska · $57,710 Connecticut · $56,850
Other healthcare salaries in North Dakota
Registered Nurses · $80,730 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,440 Nursing Assistants · $45,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,680 Nurse Practitioners · $130,070 Pharmacists · $142,040 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,560 Physical Therapists · $85,330 Emergency Medical Technicians · $39,670 Physicians, All Other · $454,550 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $67,790
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in North Dakota?
Dental Assistants in North Dakota earned a median of $57,770 a year ($27.78 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $47,150 to $60,270.
Where in North Dakota do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in North Dakota, pay was highest in Bismarck, ND at $58,960.
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.