How much does a Dental Nurse make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in the United States is $46,732. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,742 to $51,332, with most professionals earning between $37,199 and $55,520.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $37,199 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $41,742 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $46,732 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $51,332 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $55,520 US March 01, 2025
25% $41,742 10% $37,199 90% $55,520 75% $51,332 $46,732 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Nurse in the United States. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $41,742 to $51,332 with the average base salary of $46,732. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,825 to $51,513 with the average total cash compensation of $46,797.

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