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Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Chandler, AZ
$18.25–$25.50/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Flagstaff, AZ
Pay for dental assistants in the Flagstaff area centers on $22.35 per hour, or about $46,490 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.37 and the upper quarter over $23.10. That ranks 172nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 226th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Flagstaff.
- $22.35median pay per hour, Flagstaff
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 150dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Flagstaff, AZ
The metro median is 5% below the Arizona statewide median of $23.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 150 dental assistants employed in the Flagstaff metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.93 | $37,290 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.37 | $38,210 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.35 | $46,490 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.10 | $48,050 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.01 | $58,260 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Flagstaff ranks
- 172nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 226th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 6 Arizona metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Flagstaff
- Overall prices in Flagstaff run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.35 median hour buys what $22.28 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$805
- Per year: $40,230
- Per month: $3,352
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Flagstaff metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PDS Health · Mesa, AZ
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Dental health shortage areas in Coconino County
HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Coconino County (2 geographic, 1 population-group, 13 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 57 mi | $22.24/hr | 51,440 |
| Peoria, AZ | 104 mi | $23.81/hr | 199,924 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 105 mi | $23.81/hr | 246,170 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 115 mi | $23.81/hr | 1,673,164 |
| Surprise, AZ | 115 mi | $23.81/hr | 167,564 |
| Glendale, AZ | 119 mi | $23.81/hr | 258,143 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Arizona · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Arizona
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Flagstaff, AZ?
Dental Assistants in the Flagstaff metro area have a median pay of $22.35 per hour, about $46,490 a year. The middle half earn between $18.37 and $23.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Flagstaff a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Flagstaff ranks 226th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 172nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Flagstaff as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Flagstaff in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Coconino County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Flagstaff?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthChandler, AZ · 11 postings$21.88/ hr$15–$32
- Aspen DentalGoodyear, AZ · 11 postings$20.50/ hr$18–$26
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$21.62High$26
22 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Arizona, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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