Dental Assistants pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,680 or more. The middle half of dental assistants in Bismarck earn between $55,680 and $60,110.
- $46K10th
- $56K25th
- $59KMedian
- $60K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,950 | $4,912 | $28.34 |
| Median | $58,960 | $4,913 | $28.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,680 | $4,640 | $26.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,110 | $5,009 | $28.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Assistants pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Dental assistants in Bismarck earn 4% more than the North Dakota average ($56,450) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($50,200). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $48,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $58,950 | $58,960 | $46,130 | $74,680 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $56,450 | $57,770 | $43,680 | $72,710 | 860 |
| United States | $50,200 | $48,070 | $37,130 | $62,250 | 387,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Assistants salary after taxes in Bismarck
On the average salary of $58,950, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $49,546 a year, or $4,129 a month and $1,906 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for dental assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $58,950 buys what about $64,763 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Assistants salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$58,950
- Minot$57,000
- Grand Forks$56,190
- Fargo$55,220
Highest-paying cities for dental assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($71,150).
- San Jose, CA$71,150
- Minneapolis, MN$67,420
- San Francisco, CA$64,900
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,500
- Rochester, MN$61,860
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Dental Assistants salary in Bismarck: questions
How much do dental assistants make an hour in Bismarck?
$28.34 an hour on average, and $28.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental assistants salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental assistants take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $49,546 a year ($4,129 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,950.
Do dental assistants earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($50,200).
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; area Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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