How much does a Dental Nurse make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Lake Charles, LA is $37,675. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,932 to $41,182, with most professionals earning between $32,434 and $44,375.

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 $32,434 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $34,932 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $37,675 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $41,182 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $44,375 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25% $34,932 10% $32,434 90% $44,375 75% $41,182 $37,675 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 Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $34,932 to $41,182 with the average base salary of $37,675. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,932 to $41,182 with the average total cash compensation of $37,675.

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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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