The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Louisiana is $38,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,450.
Pay spans roughly $28,580 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 $18.34 per hour. An estimated 4,420 people work as dental assistants in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $38,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,450 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.34 |
| 10th percentile | $28,580 |
| 90th percentile | $55,800 |
| Employment | 4,420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.