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Dental Assistant Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$31.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,709/year ($4,309/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,980 Dental Assistant jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Dental Assistant salary of $65,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,709 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $65,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,652 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,993 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,915 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,709 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,309 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Minnesota?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Minnesota is $65,270 per year ($31.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,940 and $74,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $65,270, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $51,709 per year ($4,309 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 5,980 Dental Assistant jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.