MN · Eagan · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Eagan, MN

Dental Assistants in the Eagan area earn a median of $31.42 per hour, about $65,360 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.81 and $33.91. That ranks 1st of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 6th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Eagan and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Eagan and what they pay.

Open Dental Assistant roles near Eagan

Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · St. Louis Park, MN

$40.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012575
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30 days ago

Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance · St. Paul, MN

$32.00–$40.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 36396
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Bloomington, MN

$38.00–$40.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-009521
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Cambridge, MN

$30.00–$35.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-008250
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Who is hiring dental assistants near Eagan

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental3$39
PDS Health2$26.12
Smile Brands1$28.50
Dental Care Alliance1$36

Dental Assistant pay in Eagan, MN

The metro median is 1% above the Minnesota statewide median of $31.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 3,640 dental assistants employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.04$58,32023% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.81$64,08035% above U.S. median
Median$31.42$65,36038% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.91$70,53049% above U.S. median
Top 10%$36.20$75,30059% above U.S. median

How Eagan ranks

  • 1st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 6th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Minnesota 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 Eagan

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.42 median hour buys what $29.97 buys at the national price level, 32% 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 Eagan paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,131
  • Per year: $56,556
  • Per month: $4,713

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Apple Valley, MN5 mi$31.42/hr55,272
Burnsville, MN7 mi$31.42/hr64,864

Dental Assistant jobs in Minnesota · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

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Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in Eagan, MN?

Dental Assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $31.42 per hour, about $65,360 a year. The middle half earn between $30.81 and $33.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Eagan a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 6th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental assistants in Eagan?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Eagan.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Eagan as a dental assistant?

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota 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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Your Dental Assistant pay reportEagan, MN · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
  • Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
  • PDS HealthMaple Grove, MN · 2 postings$26.12/ hr$22–$30

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$22Median$30.00High$40

12 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Minnesota, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 12 Dental Assistant roles

  1. Dental Assistant (with RDA)Permanent
    $25.00–$32.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · North Oaks, MN · posted 4 days ago
  2. Dental Assistant (with RDA)Permanent
    $26.00–$29.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Faribault, MN · posted 4 days ago

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