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Dental Assistant Salary in Arizona (2026)
$23.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,729/year ($3,394/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,680 Dental Assistant jobs in Arizona (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Dental Assistant salary of $49,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,729 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $49,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,700 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,749 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$823 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,729 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,394 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Arizona?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Arizona is $49,000 per year ($23.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,050 and $57,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $49,000, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $40,729 per year ($3,394 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 8,680 Dental Assistant jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.