The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $40,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,730.
Pay spans roughly $33,680 at the 10th percentile to $48,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.32 per hour. An estimated 890 people work as dental assistants in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $40,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,730 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.32 |
| 10th percentile | $33,680 |
| 90th percentile | $48,070 |
| Employment | 890 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.