SOC 31-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistants — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dental Assistants in Terre Haute, IN is $46,450 per year, close to the national median of $48,070 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dental Assistants in Terre Haute, IN is $46,450 per year, close to the national median of $48,070 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,920 and $47,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,140 and the ninetieth at $57,650.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Elkhart records the highest median at $52,830. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 165th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,140 | −26.9% |
| 25th | $39,920 | −17.0% |
| Median (50th) | $46,450 | −3.4% |
| 75th | $47,210 | −1.8% |
| 90th | $57,650 | +19.9% |
| Mean | $46,150 | −4.0% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $52,830 | 160 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $48,970 | 2,200 | |
| 3 | Michigan City | $48,920 | 80 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $48,730 | 190 | |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | $48,670 | 630 | |
| 6 | Kokomo | $48,360 | 140 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $48,170 | 130 | |
| 8 | Evansville | $48,000 | 300 | |
| 9 | South Bend | $47,770 | 360 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $47,260 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $46,450 goes as far as $49,786 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,786US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,450 a year, 3.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,140 to $57,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $52,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Assistants in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $46,450, or $22.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,070, so pay in Terre Haute, IN is 3.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Terre Haute, IN earns more than $57,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Elkhart, at $52,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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