Dental Assistant Salary in Arizona
A dental assistant in Arizona earns an estimated $46,800 a year ($22.50 an hour). Most workers fall from $31,800 to $67,900, depending on experience and employer.
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Dental Assistant pay in Arizona
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $31,800 | $15.29 |
| Median (estimate) | $46,800 | $22.50 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $67,900 | $32.64 |
| US national median | $47,500 | $22.84 |
The Arizona estimate is 1% below the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in Arizona keeps about $38,614 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $1,485.15 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the Arizona paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Arizona?
About $46,800 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.