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Dental Assistants salary in Louisiana

Median: $44,090 / year · $21.20 / hr · 2025

8% below the U.S. average

Mean
$42,540
$20.45 / hr
Median hourly
$21.20 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$31,050 – $49,640
U.S. median
$48,070
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$31,050
  • Median$44,090
  • Mean$42,540
  • 90th percentile$49,640

U.S. median $48,070

Take-home estimate

$36,231

On a $44,090 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$3,307 (7.5%)
  • State income tax$1,179 (2.7%)
  • Social Security$2,734 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$639 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$36,231 (82.2%)
  • Share of $44,090 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$49,983

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Louisiana RPP is 88.2 (12% below the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Louisiana

70726Denham Springs city70072Marrero CDP70065Kenner city70301Chackbay CDP70769Prairieville CDP70737Gonzales city70816Baton Rouge city71111Bossier City city70810Oak Hills Place CDP70056Terrytown CDP70433Covington city70506Lafayette city

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Highest-paying states for Dental Assistants

Louisiana ranks #45 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($44,090).

Dental Assistants median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Minnesota$65,270
#2District of Columbia$60,580
#3Maine$60,070
#4New Hampshire$59,530
#5Oregon$59,490
#6Washington$58,090
#7Massachusetts$57,980
#8North Dakota$57,770
#9Alaska$57,710
#10Connecticut$56,850
#11Vermont$52,760
#12North Carolina$50,380
#13Rhode Island$50,150
#14California$50,110
#15New Jersey$49,390
#16Arizona$49,000
#17Michigan$48,820
#18Indiana$48,670
#19Maryland$48,620
#20Illinois$48,610
#21Iowa$48,430
#22Colorado$48,340
#23New York$48,110
#24Ohio$47,970
#25Pennsylvania$47,930
#26South Dakota$47,900
#27Kentucky$47,730
#28Florida$47,620
#29Delaware$47,600
#30Wisconsin$47,520
#31South Carolina$47,320
#32Nevada$47,110
#33Georgia$46,840
#34Tennessee$46,720
#35Montana$46,680
#36Virginia$46,670
#37Nebraska$46,660
#38Missouri$45,970
#39Idaho$45,880
#40Oklahoma$45,740
#41Texas$45,430
#42Wyoming$44,990
#43Hawaii$44,720
#44New Mexico$44,400
#45Louisiana$44,090
#46Arkansas$42,830
#47Mississippi$39,160
#48Alabama$39,080
#49West Virginia$37,960
#50 Lowest Utah$37,760

Frequently asked questions

What is the median dental assistants salary in Louisiana?
The OEWS median is $44,090 per year ($21.20 / hr) (2025), 8% below the U.S. average.
How much does a dental assistants make per hour in Louisiana?
The OEWS hourly median is $21.20 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $36,231 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental assistants pay compare nationally?
The Louisiana median is 8% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $48,070.
Which states pay dental assistantss the most?
Minnesota has the highest published OEWS median at $65,270. Louisiana ranks #45 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Louisiana living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 88.2 (U.S. = 100), 12% below the U.S. average. $44,090 in Louisiana has about the same purchasing power as $49,983 at U.S. average prices.