PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Dental Assistant (with RDA)
Smile Brands · North Oaks, MN
$25.00–$32.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Assistant jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Dental Assistants in the Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Minneapolis and what they pay.
- $31.42median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $31–$34typical range per hour
- 3,640dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · St. Louis Park, MN
$40.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Experienced Licensed Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Maple Grove, MN
$21.75–$30.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Experienced Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Maple Grove, MN
$21.75–$30.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Dental Assistant
Dental Care Alliance · St. Paul, MN
$32.00–$40.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Bloomington, MN
$38.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Cambridge, MN
$30.00–$35.00/ hour
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Named employers near Minneapolis, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring dental assistants near Minneapolis
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 3 | $39 |
| PDS Health | 2 | $26.12 |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $28.50 |
| Dental Care Alliance | 1 | $36 |
Dental Assistant pay in Minneapolis, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.04 | $58,320 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.81 | $64,080 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Median | $31.42 | $65,360 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $33.91 | $70,530 | 49% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.20 | $75,300 | 59% above U.S. median |
How Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis
- 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 Minneapolis 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 health shortage areas in Hennepin County
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Hennepin County (5 population-group, 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MN | 7 mi | $31.42/hr | 53,564 |
| St. Paul, MN | 8 mi | $31.42/hr | 307,465 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Minnesota · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
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.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Minneapolis
Minneapolis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Minneapolis 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.
Is Minneapolis in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Hennepin 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 Minneapolis?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportMinneapolis, 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
- Dental Assistant (with RDA)Permanent$25.00–$32.00/ hour
- Dental Assistant (with RDA)Permanent$26.00–$29.00/ hour
+ 10 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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