Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Tucson, AZ
- EmployerAspen Dental
- LocationTucson, AZ
- EmploymentFull time
- Posted6 days ago
- RequisitionR2026-008322
- ProfessionDental Assistant
About this role
Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Tucson, AZ. The listing is for a full time position. We list it here with the typical pay for the area so you can compare it with other dental assistant roles before you apply. This employer’s own range arrives with your free pay report.
Dental assistants prepare the room and patient, pass instruments, take impressions and radiographs where allowed, and support the dentist and hygienist chairside.
Tucson, AZ at a glance
- $22.44/hrmedian pay, Tucson area
- $19–$24middle half of earners, per hour
- 97price level, U.S. = 100
- The metro median is 5% below the Arizona statewide median of $23.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour.
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.44 median hour in Tucson buys what $23.16 buys at the national price level.
- HRSA lists 27 active dental health shortage designations covering Pima County; shortage areas often have more openings.
Dental Assistant pay and jobs in Tucson · Dental Assistant jobs in Arizona · Arizona state guide
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.
What do dental assistants get paid at other employers in the US?
- PDS HealthChandler, AZ$21.88/hr
- Aspen DentalGoodyear, AZ$20.50/hr
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN$37.50/hr
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Get the free pay reportFree for candidates · email onlyTypical requirements
- State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography
- Dental assisting program or on-the-job training, depending on the state
- BLS or CPR; DANB certification is a plus
General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.
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