Launch your dental career with free online training. North Dakota dental assistants earn $46,500+ annually. Study at your pace, pay only when you're ready to certify.
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Average Salary
$46,500/year
Job Growth
6 (2024-2034)
Dental Practices
450+
Population 65+
17.0
Training Cost
FREE
Peace Garden State offers excellent opportunities for dental assistants with 450+ dental practices and a population where 17.0 are over 65.
North Dakota dental assistants earn $46,500 annually on average, with experienced DAs earning $49,500 - $57,000.
6 projected job growth through 2034 as dental care demand increases across North Dakota.
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North Dakota requires dental assistants to register with the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners. Registration requires completion of an approved program or DANB certification. North Dakota offers Qualified Dental Assistant (QDA) credentials for expanded functions through additional training.
North Dakota requires dental assistants to complete a Board-approved radiography course and pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. Radiography certification is part of DA registration requirements and must be renewed with continuing education.
Largest market, NDSU presence
State capital, central location
UND presence, eastern ND hub
Air Force base, oil industry influence
Oil patch premium wages
North Dakota offers diverse dental employment opportunities from DSO networks to academic institutions.
Employees: 200+
Facilities: Multiple locations
Location: Throughout ND
Major regional health system with dental services across North Dakota.
View Careers →Employees: 100+
Facilities: Multiple locations
Location: Fargo area
Regional health system with dental services in Eastern ND.
View Careers →Employees: 75+
Facilities: 5 locations
Location: Major ND cities
National DSO with North Dakota presence.
View Careers →Employees: 50+
Facilities: 3 locations
Location: Beulah/Western ND
Community health center serving Western North Dakota.
View Careers →Employees: 40+
Facilities: 2 locations
Location: Turtle Lake area
Community health center serving Central North Dakota.
View Careers →Employees: 30+
Facilities: 1 location
Location: Spirit Lake Reservation
Indian Health Service facility serving Spirit Lake Nation.
View Careers →Employees: 75+
Facilities: 4 locations
Location: Fargo area
Community health center serving Fargo-Moorhead region.
View Careers →Employees: 650+
Facilities: 375+ practices
Location: Statewide
Private practices from Fargo to rural western North Dakota.
View Careers →Sarah K.
Fargo • Sanford Health
"Sanford provides stability and career growth throughout the region. Great benefits!"
2024-11
Michael T.
Williston • Private Practice
"Oil country pays well! Housing costs are offset by premium wages."
2024-10
Amanda R.
Bismarck • Private Practice
"Capital city practice serves state employees. Steady work with great community."
2024-09
North Dakota dental assistants earn an average of $46,500 annually ($22.36/hour). Entry-level positions start at $37,500-$42,500, while experienced DAs earn $49,500-$57,000. Williston oil region pays premiums up to $58,000. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
Yes, North Dakota requires dental assistants to register with the State Board of Dental Examiners. Registration requires completion of an approved program or DANB certification. QDA credentials require additional training for expanded functions.
EHired's free online program can be completed in 4-8 weeks at your own pace. North Dakota registration requires proof of training plus radiography certification. The complete process typically takes 2-3 months from enrollment to employment.
Stable outlook with 6% projected growth through 2034. North Dakota's small population (779,000) and 450 dental practices create a manageable job market. Oil industry fluctuations affect western ND wages. Provider shortages create opportunities statewide.
Yes! EHired's training is completely free. You pay for North Dakota registration fee, radiography certification exam, and any optional certifications when ready. Rural ND positions often offer signing bonuses to attract workers.
Williston leads with $48,000-$58,000 driven by oil industry economy and worker shortages. Minot offers $44,000-$52,000 with Air Force base presence. Fargo-Moorhead provides $44,000-$52,000 as state's largest metro area.
North Dakota offers: (1) Oil industry creating premium wages in western ND, (2) Very low unemployment with recruitment incentives, (3) Strong health system presence (Sanford, Essentia), (4) Rural positions with signing bonuses, (5) Low cost of living maximizing purchasing power.
Yes! North Dakota's workforce shortages lead many employers to offer signing bonuses, relocation assistance, and housing support. Western ND oil region and rural areas often provide the most significant incentives to attract dental assistants.
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Enroll Free Today — No Credit Card RequiredNorth Dakota's dental workforce serves approximately 779,000 residents through an estimated 450 dental practices. Fargo-Moorhead, Bismarck, and Grand Forks contain the majority of dental employment, with western ND oil region offering premium wages.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports North Dakota employed approximately 1,400 dental assistants in May 2024, earning a median annual wage of $46,500—near the national median with North Dakota's very low cost of living providing strong purchasing power.
North Dakota lacks a dental school, relying on graduates from Minnesota and regional schools. This creates workforce recruitment challenges that translate to competitive wages and signing bonuses, particularly in rural areas and the oil patch.
Major health systems—Sanford Health and Essentia Health—operate dental services throughout North Dakota. These organizations provide structured employment with benefits and career advancement within regional healthcare networks.
Western North Dakota's oil industry (Bakken formation) creates unique labor market dynamics. Williston and surrounding areas offer premium wages reflecting competition for workers across all industries. Oil price fluctuations affect these premiums.
Indian Health Service operates dental facilities on North Dakota's reservations. These federal positions offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and loan repayment opportunities for those committed to serving Native American communities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023; BLS OEWS May 2024; ADA Health Policy Institute; DANB.