Dental Assistants pay in Nevada
$45,880avg. a year
$22.06 an hour · 4,230 employed
Dental Assistants in Nevada earn an average of $45,880 a year. That is $4,320 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $50,200. The best-paying metro area is Carson City, NV at $49,290.
$47,110Median pay
$22.06Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Nevada metro areas
Average pay for dental assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
1100 jobs
Carson City, NV
$49,290
$23.70 an hour
2790 jobs
Reno, NV
$48,570
$23.35 an hour
33,080 jobs
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
$45,060
$21.66 an hour
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Dental Assistants pay in Nevada, charted
Pay over time
Nevada, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Nevada dental assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Nevada vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $50,200 | $24.13 |
| Nevada | $45,880 | $22.06 |
| Oregon | $60,110 | $28.90 |
| California | $54,710 | $26.30 |
| Arizona | $50,280 | $24.17 |
| Idaho | $47,250 | $22.72 |
| Utah | $40,550 | $19.49 |
Related jobs in Nevada
- Medical Assistants$44,170
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,480
- Nursing Assistants$44,900
- Phlebotomists$46,430
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39,200
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$54,240
Average pay, Nevada, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do dental assistants make in Nevada?
The average is $45,880 a year, and the median is $47,110. That is $4,320 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $50,200.
What is the hourly wage in Nevada?
$22.06 an hour on average; the median is $22.65.
Where in Nevada do they earn the most?
Carson City, NV ($49,290), followed by Reno, NV ($48,570). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV ($45,060).
How does Nevada rank?
Nevada ranks #39 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-9091. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national dental assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.