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Dental Assistant jobs in Sioux Falls, SD
Dental Assistants in the Sioux Falls area earn a median of $23.18 per hour, about $48,220 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $28.52. That ranks 86th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 41st of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Sioux Falls and what they pay.
- $23.18median pay per hour, Sioux Falls
- $22–$29typical range per hour
- 450dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Sioux Falls, SD
The metro median is 1% above the South Dakota statewide median of $22.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 450 dental assistants employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.21 | $37,880 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.75 | $45,240 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.18 | $48,220 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.52 | $59,320 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.25 | $60,840 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Sioux Falls ranks
- 86th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 41st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
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 Sioux Falls
- Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.18 median hour buys what $25.58 buys at the national price level, 12% 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$834
- Per year: $41,724
- Per month: $3,477
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
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Dental health shortage areas in Minnehaha County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Minnehaha County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 74 mi | $22.64/hr | 86,875 |
| Omaha, NE | 161 mi | $23.18/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 165 mi | $23.18/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 170 mi | $23.18/hr | 64,777 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 186 mi | $31.42/hr | 62,905 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 186 mi | $28.88/hr | 72,145 |
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License and tax basics in South Dakota
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dental Assistants in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $23.18 per hour, about $48,220 a year. The middle half earn between $21.75 and $28.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sioux Falls a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Sioux Falls ranks 41st of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 86th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Sioux Falls in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Minnehaha County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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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
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 8 postings$27.51/ hr$22–$32
- Aspen DentalBismarck, ND · 3 postings$27.50/ hr$25–$35
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Low$17Median$22.00High$31
976 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in the US, 464 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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