PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Assistant (Clinical Expanded Function)
Veterans Health Administration · Evansville, IN
$56k–$73k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Assistant jobs in Columbus, IN
Pay for dental assistants in the Columbus area centers on $22.12 per hour, or about $46,010 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.48 and the upper quarter over $22.52. That ranks 200th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 135th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Columbus and what they pay.
- $22.12median pay per hour, Columbus
- $21–$23typical range per hour
- 110dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Columbus, IN
The metro median is 4% below the Indiana statewide median of $23.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 110 dental assistants employed in the Columbus metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.04 | $35,440 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.48 | $44,680 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.12 | $46,010 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.52 | $46,840 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.28 | $56,740 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 200th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 135th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th of 12 Indiana 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 Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.12 median hour buys what $23.78 buys at the national price level, 5% above 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$796
- Per year: $39,816
- Per month: $3,318
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Assistant - Part Time
Aspen Dental · Noblesville, IN
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Vincennes, IN
$17.00–$19.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
Dental Care Alliance · Granger, IN
$16.00–$25.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Terre Haute, IN
$16.00–$18.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Indianapolis, IN
$28.00–$30.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, IN | 29 mi | $23.54/hr | 68,175 |
| Bloomington, IN | 33 mi | $22.91/hr | 79,986 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 41 mi | $23.54/hr | 891,484 |
| Fishers, IN | 52 mi | $23.54/hr | 103,986 |
| Carmel, IN | 54 mi | $23.54/hr | 103,606 |
| Noblesville, IN | 57 mi | $23.54/hr | 75,239 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Indiana · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
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State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana 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 Columbus, IN?
Dental Assistants in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $22.12 per hour, about $46,010 a year. The middle half earn between $21.48 and $22.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 135th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 200th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Columbus as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Dental Care AllianceGranger, IN · 2 postings$21.25/ hr$16–$25
- Aspen DentalIndianapolis, IN · 21 postings$20.50/ hr$15–$30
- 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$16Median$21.00High$26
25 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Indiana, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 25 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental Assistant (Clinical Expanded Function)Permanent$56k–$73k/ year
- Dental Assistant - Part TimePermanent$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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