How much does a Dental Nurse make in Gary, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Gary, IN is $46,553. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,580 to $51,134, with most professionals earning between $37,052 and $55,305.

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Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $37,052 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $41,580 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $46,553 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $51,134 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $55,305 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
25% $41,580 10% $37,052 90% $55,305 75% $51,134 $46,553 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 Gary, IN. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $41,580 to $51,134 with the average base salary of $46,553. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,660 to $51,314 with the average total cash compensation of $46,618.

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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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