Dental assistant schools in Louisiana
We found 11 schools offering dental assistant training in Louisiana, with campuses in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Metairie, and Covington and more. Dental assistants in Louisiana earn a median $44,090 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 11
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in LA
- $44,090
- Cities with schools
- 2
Dental assistant schools by city
- New Orleans (3 within 30 mi)
- Baton Rouge (3 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Louisiana
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in LouisianaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $44,090
- $21.20 an hour
- Typical range
- $31,050–$49,640
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in LA
- 4,540
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.4%
- 53,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many dental assistant schools are in Louisiana?
We list 11 schools in Louisiana with dental assistant programs: 11 private career schools. Campuses are in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Metairie, Covington, and Slidell.
How much does dental assistant school cost in Louisiana?
Among the 11 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $9,863 to $24,098. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do dental assistants make in Louisiana?
The median pay for dental assistants in Louisiana is $44,090 a year, and most earn between $31,050 and $49,640, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Louisiana?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Dental assistant schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (38)
- Ohio (35)
- Texas (33)
- Michigan (22)
- North Carolina (20)
- Georgia (18)
- Tennessee (18)
- Arizona (17)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Washington (15)
- Illinois (14)
- Wisconsin (14)
- Minnesota (13)
- Colorado (12)
- Indiana (11)