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Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Indianapolis, IN
$28.00–$30.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Dental Assistants in the Indianapolis area earn a median of $23.54 per hour, about $48,960 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $28.01. That ranks 68th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 79th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Indianapolis. The free report below lists employers near Indianapolis and what they pay.
- $23.54median pay per hour, Indianapolis
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 2,070dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Aspen Dental · Indianapolis, IN
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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Indianapolis, IN
$21.00–$26.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Benevis · Indianapolis, IN
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Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Indianapolis, IN
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Get my free pay reportDental Assistant pay in Indianapolis, IN
The metro median is 2% above the Indiana statewide median of $23.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,070 dental assistants employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.62 | $36,650 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.31 | $46,400 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.54 | $48,960 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.01 | $58,260 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.54 | $61,440 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Indianapolis ranks
- 68th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 79th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Indianapolis
- Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.54 median hour buys what $24.60 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.
Estimate your Indianapolis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$847
- Per year: $42,372
- Per month: $3,531
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Marion County
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Marion County (10 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, IN | 12 mi | $23.54/hr | 68,175 |
| Carmel, IN | 13 mi | $23.54/hr | 103,606 |
| Columbus, IN | 41 mi | $22.12/hr | 51,970 |
| Bloomington, IN | 47 mi | $22.91/hr | 79,986 |
| Kokomo, IN | 47 mi | $23.55/hr | 60,093 |
| Muncie, IN | 49 mi | $22.76/hr | 65,320 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Indiana · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Indiana
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.
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Indianapolis, IN?
Dental Assistants in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $23.54 per hour, about $48,960 a year. The middle half earn between $22.31 and $28.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Indianapolis a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 79th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Indianapolis?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Indianapolis. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Indianapolis.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Indianapolis 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.
Is Indianapolis in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Marion 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 Indianapolis?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Indianapolis and across Indiana. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Indianapolis.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportTop-paying employers shown · your Indiana list by name comes with the full report
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalIndianapolis, IN · 21 postings$20.50/ hr$15–$30
- Dental Care AllianceGranger, IN · 2 postings$21.25/ 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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Indiana list
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
+ 23 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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