PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · North LIttle Rock, AR
$18.00–$23.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Conway, AR
Dental Assistants in the Conway area earn a median of $19.33 per hour, about $40,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $21.62. That ranks 292nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 256th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Conway and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Conway.
- $19.33median pay per hour, Little Rock
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 920dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Little Rock, AR
$17.00–$22.00/ hour
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The metro median is 7% above the Arkansas statewide median of $18.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 920 dental assistants employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.42 | $36,230 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.68 | $36,770 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.33 | $40,210 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.62 | $44,970 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.91 | $45,570 | 4% below U.S. median |
How Conway ranks
- 292nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 256th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Arkansas 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 Conway
- Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.33 median hour buys what $21.63 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.
Estimate your Conway paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$696
- Per year: $34,794
- Per month: $2,899
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Faulkner County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Faulkner County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock, AR | 24 mi | $19.33/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 25 mi | $19.33/hr | 204,774 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 109 mi | $17.00/hr | 90,507 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 113 mi | $17.24/hr | 82,384 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 118 mi | $18.53/hr | 103,134 |
| Springdale, AR | 122 mi | $18.53/hr | 89,368 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Arkansas · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Arkansas
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas 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 Conway, AR?
Dental Assistants in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $19.33 per hour, about $40,210 a year. The middle half earn between $17.68 and $21.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Conway a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 256th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 292nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Conway?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Conway.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Conway as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Conway in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Faulkner 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 Conway?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalRussellville, AR · 6 postings$19.75/ hr$16–$25
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 8 postings$27.51/ hr$22–$32
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2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$19.75High$24
6 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Arkansas, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$18.00–$20.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$19.50–$25.00/ hour
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