The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Lafayette, LA is $37,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,600.
Pay spans roughly $29,520 at the 10th percentile to $77,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.18 per hour. An estimated 580 people work as dental assistants in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $37,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.18 |
| 10th percentile | $29,520 |
| 90th percentile | $77,220 |
| Employment | 580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.