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Dental Assistant market brief · Indianapolis, IN

# Dental Assistant Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

33 dental assistant openings are live in the Indianapolis, IN area from 11 employers, led by Aspen Dental, AJ & Associates Dental, P.C., and Chord Specialty Dental Partners. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600–$54,080 a year (median $50,960), from the 91% of listings that disclose pay.

Data updated Nov 5, 2026

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## Role and market snapshot

A quick read on demand before you open the live listings

**Tracked jobs**
: 33
: Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Indianapolis market.

**Companies hiring**
: 11
: Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.

**Median compensation**
: $50,960
: 91% of listings provide usable compensation data.

## Market analysis

Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market

Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.

Level mix

### Career ladder

[Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/indianapolis-in/entry-level)15 jobs

Level coverage is 45%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal.

30-day window

### Demand and salary

Current jobs

33

Hiring employers

11

Salary coverage

91%

Median experience

2.0 years

Within this market

### Employer tier lens

Startups & growing teams

19

6 companies · $49,920 median

Established employers

12

3 companies

Coverage-gated

### Salary distribution

P25

$41,600

P50

$50,960

P75

$54,080

P90

$58,240

Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.

Use Metaintro

### Turn this market signal into momentum

Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now.

- Open live dental assistant listings in Indianapolis
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach

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## Turn this market brief into a live search.

Use the signal

The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Indianapolis, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.

- 33 live roles tracked in this market.
- 11 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.

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## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Indianapolis

Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.

1. 01Read the demand 33 dental assistant openings across 11 employers establish the current Indianapolis opportunity set.
2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
3. 03Prioritize employers Aspen Dental is one of the most active visible employers, with 10 current openings in this market view.
4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.

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Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop.

## Where this market is hiring

Move from the Indianapolis market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings

Employer activity · 11 companies

### Who is hiring in this market

The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.

[![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalEstablished employers10Open roles](/company/aspen-dental)
AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Startups & growing teams9Open roles

Chord Specialty Dental PartnersStartups & growing teams5Open roles

0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams2Open roles
[![Bowen Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.squarespace-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1%2F62a0dea88c4b5e3909ade9cb%2F187dae52-023b-4e3a-8b12-35239a0306fa%2Ffavicon.ico%3Fformat%3D100w&sig=zaVJ_rUFsrR4VoOvvOsnN8z6aLcEOWHSJV99SV6Onvc) Bowen HealthTop of market1Open roles](/company/bowen-health)
Damien CenterStartups & growing teams1Open roles
[![Dental Associates Ltd logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.dag.dental.ico&sig=_eoZdigz6jk3Vhi36DJrHf9gRXWWAS0qh4AYuhNpWUQ) Dental Associates LtdEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/dental-associates-ltd)[![Docs MSO LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.health%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F06%2Fcropped-docshealth_favicon-1-180x180.jpg&sig=1SYEiXbIbePxAcK43Z1Y43jOVr-u7E1RhBIenB4Gxn0) Docs MSO LLCTop of market1Open roles](/company/4f5b87cb-fda9-4243-976b-499bbf0ce9fc)

Live opportunity sample · 24 of 33 matches

### Representative openings

Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data.

[EFDA Dental AssistantEntry-levelHealthNetIndianapolis, Indiana$47,840Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/efda-dental-assistant-at-healthnet-0b792811-db0d-5231-8963-42a1b6afbfcf)[Expanded Function Dental Assistant | $1000 Sign-On Bonus | Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry | Lawrence, INLive roleChord Specialty Dental PartnersIndianapolis, Indiana$58,240Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/expanded-function-dental-assistant-1000-sign-on-bonus-dr-j-pediatric-8de30da1-b00e-56c8-9d4d-c4b154dfb64d)[Pediatric Dental Assistant (X-Ray Certified) | $500 Sign-On Bonus | Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry | Lawrence, INLive roleChord Specialty Dental PartnersIndianapolis, Indiana$39,520Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/pediatric-dental-assistant-x-ray-certified-500-sign-on-bonus-dr-j-d17209c4-c150-5392-bc46-302bdda0398d)[Expanded Function Dental Assistant | $1000 Sign-On Bonus | Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry | Fishers, INLive roleChord Specialty Dental PartnersFishers, Indiana$58,240Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/expanded-function-dental-assistant-1000-sign-on-bonus-dr-j-pediatric-2132fdd3-e2bf-54dd-b4c5-507640c09d3f)[Pediatric Dental Assistant (X-Ray Certified) | $500 Sign-On Bonus | Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry | Fishers, INLive roleChord Specialty Dental PartnersFishers, Indiana$39,520Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/pediatric-dental-assistant-x-ray-certified-500-sign-on-bonus-dr-j-350b08e7-b373-586a-86b2-0849de9dd573)[Pediatric Dental Assistant (X-Ray Certified) | $500 Sign-On Bonus | Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry | Greenfield, INLive roleChord Specialty Dental PartnersGreenfield, Indiana$39,520Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/pediatric-dental-assistant-x-ray-certified-500-sign-on-bonus-dr-j-2feae008-d25a-5434-80a3-9ca9d1320836)[Expanded Functions Dental AssistantEntry-levelP1 Dental PartnersCarmel, IndianaPosted Oct 27, 2026](/job/expanded-functions-dental-assistant-at-p1-dental-partners-1a0ea124-d30b-5be8-a6da-60f3618c371d)[Dental Assistant - Expanded FunctionsEntry-levelAspen DentalIndianapolis, Indiana$52,000Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-dc29adf1-07e6-5ac0-a7b7-9a884482d53d)
#### More dental assistant openings in Indianapolis

- [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-d0b49043-41ec-5918-a20e-5ad303881955)
- [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-4a7c90e8-6c48-5a9f-bc02-840ae6c922b8)
- [Dental Assistant - Endodontist · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-endodontist-at-aspen-dental-0fc2fc40-dad7-5768-a830-1aae78995e74)
- [Dental Assistant · Damien Center](/job/dental-assistant-at-damien-center-6eaf4eb5-7f5f-5ae4-9ec3-6849d2c16155)
- [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-b5549c55-5310-5376-96c5-98ba98518513)
- [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-5935777e-8187-5aec-bcc4-604d7f445336)
- [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-a3713200-d8a5-57ac-83e1-e4e2d9accc88)
- [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-b51fddef-d3d9-5323-9877-4a513b48289a)
- [Dental Assistant - Part Time · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-part-time-at-aspen-dental-87491473-4940-5efa-9848-4cc5d40e9db7)
- [Dental Assistant - Part Time · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-part-time-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-8e3b9696-8243-5847-9787-6be727820486)
- [Dental Assistant - Part Time · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-part-time-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-3ff17e07-5fe3-56fb-8c30-e8c93efc1503)
- [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-7bc67e52-3306-5a5a-a113-fb17d6e9f06a)
- [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-15add9a8-0b1d-578e-90b6-991588dc048f)
- [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-46d0e4c6-1ee5-53aa-bfd4-0d2c2bc6c2f9)
- [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-cd938456-fcc3-5117-bdbb-9a8cdf33f42b)
- [Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-5083453c-d91e-56ed-8e9e-8c0aa0f9427a)

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## Dental Assistant jobs in Indianapolis: what applicants need to know

Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.

1. 01### How many dental assistant jobs are open in Indianapolis? Metaintro tracks 33 live dental assistant openings from 11 employers in the Indianapolis, IN area over the last 30 days.
2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Indianapolis pay? The median posted salary is $50,960 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600 to $54,080. Based on the 91% of current listings that disclose pay.
3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Indianapolis? Aspen Dental, AJ & Associates Dental, P.C., Chord Specialty Dental Partners, and 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 11 hiring employers.

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