The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Tucson, AZ is $46,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,680.
Pay spans roughly $36,810 at the 10th percentile to $59,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.44 per hour. An estimated 900 people work as dental assistants in Tucson, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $46,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.44 |
| 10th percentile | $36,810 |
| 90th percentile | $59,390 |
| Employment | 900 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.