As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Pediatric Dental Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA is $37,890, equivalent to $18 per hour, $729 weekly, or $3,158 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pediatric Dental Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Pediatric Dental Assistant in Baton Rouge, LA vary widely, spanning from $30,795 to $45,736. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,176) and 75th percentile ($41,997), while top earners (90th percentile) make $45,736 per year. This $7,821 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Baton Rouge Pediatric Dental Assistant often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Baton Rouge currently ranks 558 statewide for Pediatric Dental Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pediatric Dental Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pediatric Dental Assistant Salary $30,795 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pediatric Dental Assistant Salary $34,176 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pediatric Dental Assistant Salary $37,890 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pediatric Dental Assistant Salary $41,997 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pediatric Dental Assistant Salary $45,736 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2025
25% $34,176 10% $30,795 90% $45,736 75% $41,997 $37,890 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Pediatric Dental Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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39398
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44001
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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

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