The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN is $48,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,080.
Pay spans roughly $37,400 at the 10th percentile to $56,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.08 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as dental assistants in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN.
| Median (annual) | $48,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.08 |
| 10th percentile | $37,400 |
| 90th percentile | $56,880 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.