Arizona Dental Assistant Salaries

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 22nd, 2010

Currently, there are almost 6,000 dental assistants working in Arizona. A dental assistant’s salary in Arizona is around $34,000 a year. Dental assistants in the United States make anywhere from $9.87 to $20.69 an hour, based on geographic location. Below are the average salaries listed for the largest cities in Arizona. As the demand and need for dental assistants increase, their salary is expected to increase as well.

Chandler - $31,000
Gilbert Town - $32,000
Glendale - $31,000
Mesa - $31,000
Peoria - $31,000
Phoenix - $31,000
Scottsdale - $31,000
Tempe - $31,000
Tucson - $30,000

www.bls.gov www.indeed.com

Dental Assistant Organizations in Arizona - AZ

Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners – The board examines and licenses individuals who provide dental services to Arizona residents. They set the requirements and regulations, which all dental workers must meet and maintain in order to practice.

www.asdentalboard.us/index.htm

Arizona Dental Association - The Arizona Dental Association is a members-only organization that seeks to educate Arizona citizens in the basics of oral care maintenance and prevention. They offer continued education opportunities and support to its members, which include dental hygienists and dental assistants.

www.azda.org

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