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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Indiana
- Elkhart$54,820
- Indianapolis$51,810
- Fort Wayne$51,060
- South Bend$49,830
- Bloomington$49,560
- Kokomo$49,150
- Michigan City$48,930
- Lafayette$47,930
- Evansville$47,870
- Columbus$47,740
- Terre Haute$46,150
- Muncie$44,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | $54,820 | $52,830 | $48,560 | $43,537 | 90 |
| Indianapolis | $51,810 | $48,970 | $47,490 | $41,259 | 96 |
| Fort Wayne | $51,060 | $48,670 | $47,150 | $40,909 | 93 |
| South Bend | $49,830 | $47,770 | $44,970 | $39,899 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $49,560 | $48,170 | $44,370 | $39,505 | 95 |
| Kokomo | $49,150 | $48,360 | $39,470 | $39,289 | 90 |
| Michigan City | $48,930 | $48,920 | $44,450 | $39,362 | 92 |
| Lafayette | $47,930 | $48,730 | $38,500 | $38,683 | 93 |
| Evansville | $47,870 | $48,000 | $45,270 | $38,652 | 92 |
| Columbus | $47,740 | $47,260 | $44,600 | $38,319 | 93 |
| Terre Haute | $46,150 | $46,450 | $39,920 | $37,004 | 88 |
| Muncie | $44,150 | $45,500 | $35,360 | $35,713 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Elkhart's local income tax (2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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