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Dental nurse salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Dental Nurse make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.40
Average $16.40
Low $12.03
High $22.37

The average salary for a dental nurse is $16.40 per hour in the United States. 16 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 13, 2026).

Dental Nurse job openings in United States

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Dental Nurse/Trainee Dental Nu...
Sidegate Dental Practice
Dunbar, WV
From $15 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Dental Nurse in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Interim HealthCare
 
$154,700per year
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Express Employment Professiona...
 
$62,400per year
Advanced Dentistry South Flori...
 
$39,520per year
Tooth Club
 
$21,778per year

Highest paying cities for Dental Nurses near United States

  1. Minneapolis, MN
    $70.39 per hour
  2. North, SC
    $14.12 per hour
  3. Moxley, NC
    $14.12 per hour
  4. Perry, GA
    $14.12 per hour
  5. Tunbridge, TN
    $10.43 per hour

Where can a Dental Nurse earn more?

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