The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Baton Rouge, LA is $37,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,250.
Pay spans roughly $28,120 at the 10th percentile to $55,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.01 per hour. An estimated 800 people work as dental assistants in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Median (annual) | $37,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.01 |
| 10th percentile | $28,120 |
| 90th percentile | $55,800 |
| Employment | 800 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.