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Dental Assistant Salary in Nevada (2026)
$22.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,033/year ($3,336/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,230 Dental Assistant jobs in Nevada (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Dental Assistant salary of $47,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $40,033 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,473 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,604 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,033 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,336 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Nevada?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Nevada is $47,110 per year ($22.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,760 and $48,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $47,110, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $40,033 per year ($3,336 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 4,230 Dental Assistant jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.