Dental Assistants pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,450 or more. The middle half of dental assistants in Fargo earn between $46,770 and $59,960.
- $45K10th
- $47K25th
- $57KMedian
- $60K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,220 | $4,602 | $26.55 |
| Median | $56,940 | $4,745 | $27.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,770 | $3,898 | $22.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,960 | $4,997 | $28.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Assistants pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Dental assistants in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($56,450) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($50,200). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $48,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $55,220 | $56,940 | $45,300 | $70,450 | 330 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $55,220, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $46,549 a year, or $3,879 a month and $1,790 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $46,549 | $3,879 |
| Working in MN | $44,318 | $3,693 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for dental assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $55,220 buys what about $60,767 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Assistants salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($58,950).
- 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 Fargo: questions
How much do dental assistants make an hour in Fargo?
$26.55 an hour on average, and $27.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental assistants salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental assistants take-home pay in Fargo?
About $46,549 a year ($3,879 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,220.
Do dental assistants earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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