How much does a Dental Nurse make in Tucson, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $38,586. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,776 to $42,178, with most professionals earning between $33,218 and $45,449.

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 $33,218 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $35,776 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $38,586 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $42,178 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $45,449 Tucson,AZ April 01, 2025
25% $35,776 10% $33,218 90% $45,449 75% $42,178 $38,586 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 Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $35,776 to $42,178 with the average base salary of $38,586. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,776 to $42,178 with the average total cash compensation of $38,586.

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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

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