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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Hammond, LA
$17.00–$20.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Kenner, LA
The median dental assistant pay in the Kenner area is $19.32 per hour ($40,180 a year), with the typical range running from $18.30 to $22.42. That ranks 293rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 270th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kenner.
- $19.32median pay per hour, New Orleans
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 890dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Kenner, LA
The metro median is 5% above the Louisiana statewide median of $18.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 890 dental assistants employed in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.19 | $33,680 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.30 | $38,060 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.32 | $40,180 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.42 | $46,630 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.11 | $48,070 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Kenner ranks
- 293rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 270th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Louisiana 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 Kenner
- Overall prices in New Orleans-Metairie run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.32 median hour buys what $20.86 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$696
- Per year: $34,776
- Per month: $2,898
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New Orleans-Metairie metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Harahan, LA
$17.25–$24.00/ hour
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ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Metairie, LA
$23.00–$25.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Lafayette, LA
$20.00–$27.00/ hour
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Aspen Dental · New Iberia, LA
$20.00–$25.00/ hour
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Aspen Dental · Monroe, LA
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Jefferson Parish
HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Jefferson Parish (1 population-group, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 19 mi | $19.32/hr | 362,701 |
| Gulfport, MS | 76 mi | $18.35/hr | 74,621 |
| Mobile, AL | 136 mi | $17.44/hr | 201,367 |
| Jackson, MS | 159 mi | $22.45/hr | 141,449 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 177 mi | $18.63/hr | 81,157 |
| Pensacola, FL | 185 mi | $21.91/hr | 53,898 |
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License and tax basics in Louisiana
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana 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 Kenner, LA?
Dental Assistants in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area have a median pay of $19.32 per hour, about $40,180 a year. The middle half earn between $18.30 and $22.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kenner a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
New Orleans-Metairie ranks 270th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 293rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Kenner as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Kenner in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Jefferson Parish. 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 Kenner?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthHarahan, LA · 3 postings$20.62/ hr$16–$24
- Aspen DentalHammond, LA · 7 postings$19.50/ hr$15–$27
- 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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11 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Louisiana, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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