--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Saint Paul, MN | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/saint-paul-mn" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T05:20:12.150Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/saint-paul-mn" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/saint-paul-mn/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Saint Paul, MN # Dental Assistant Jobs in Saint Paul, MN 32 dental assistant openings are live in the Saint Paul, MN area from 16 employers, led by PDS Health, Dave Friedman Team, and Park Dental. The middle half of posted salaries runs $55,770–$74,360 a year (median $63,960), from the 91% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Saint+Paul%2C+MN)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 32 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Saint Paul market. **Companies hiring** : 16 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $63,960 : 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-level1 jobs Level coverage is 3%. 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 32 Hiring employers 16 Salary coverage 91% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 21 9 companies · $62,400 median Established employers 7 4 companies · $69,680 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $55,770 P50 $63,960 P75 $74,360 P90 $83,200 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 Saint Paul - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Saint+Paul%2C+MN)[Get started free](/signup) ## 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 Saint Paul, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 32 live roles tracked in this market. - 16 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Saint+Paul%2C+MN)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Saint Paul Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 32 dental assistant openings across 16 employers establish the current Saint Paul opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers PDS Health is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro 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 Saint Paul market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 16 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![PDS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pdshealth.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fweb-production%2Fpds-health%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=agMhsJ6IsEbNIlZRjknFMbrQNoVmnrVpN6NtvoT9rls) PDS HealthStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/pds-health) Dave Friedman TeamStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![Park Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fparkdental.com%2Fhome-icons%2F144.png&sig=DWG4UcFc9UdYAh4HL2c9sRpAAaCvCWw1tWoZNanMwxE) Park DentalStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/park-dental)[![The Dental Specialists logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedentalspecialists.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Fcropped-DS_site_icon-3-192x192.png&sig=ccVIqBAxlXrzvBP-dIRrEyDkem5NWKYo-ZATP41aO-o) The Dental SpecialistsEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/the-dental-specialists) AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Startups & growing teams2Open roles [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalTop of market2Open roles](/company/aspen-dental)[![The Dental Clinic logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2Fe9d0ca_c5d61afe2cef4d078c9b7dabe4dd2157%257Emv2.png%2Fv1%2Ffill%2Fw_180%252Ch_180%252Clg_1%252Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2Fe9d0ca_c5d61afe2cef4d078c9b7dabe4dd2157%257Emv2.png&sig=Cy1RFFEoLC05_ZNzIN0bKflU0RpsjXQ1AyJI4ztuhRw) The Dental ClinicStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/the-dental-clinic) 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCEstablished employers1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 32 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Licensed Dental AssistantLive rolePDS HealthApple Valley, Minnesota$53,040Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-at-pds-health-0735bc46-0dfd-58e6-b35a-12454037b85d)[Dental Assistant (LDA)Live roleMidwest DentalEagan, Minnesota$62,400Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-lda-at-midwest-dental-da9e3600-8797-580f-b848-8547e8e40fea)[Licensed Dental AssistantLive roleDental Associates MNMaple Grove, Minnesota$72,800Posted Oct 14, 2026](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-at-dental-associates-mn-3fa6a285-9971-5329-b6d0-67747e36d775)[Licensed Dental AssistantLive roleDave Friedman TeamWoodbury, Minnesota$70,720Posted Oct 14, 2026](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-at-dave-friedman-team-1f4ecdea-5940-557d-9424-b40be10fe5d6)[Traveling Licensed Dental Assistant Oral SurgeryLive rolePDS HealthSaint Louis Park, Minnesota$56,680Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/traveling-licensed-dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-pds-health-16c5f1ac-af97-5180-9b00-8703ffca6c4d)[Unlicensed Dental AssistantLive roleDave Friedman TeamCoon Rapids, Minnesota$41,600Posted Oct 12, 2026](/job/unlicensed-dental-assistant-at-dave-friedman-team-1157b200-44ba-53aa-a2de-accce83c808f)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalSaint Louis Park, Minnesota$83,200Posted Oct 10, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-b12de1db-e9ac-5748-8242-3712fccb8f90)[Licensed Dental AssistantLive rolePark DentalSaint Paul, Minnesota$63,440Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-at-park-dental-08d757a1-d8aa-5269-b29e-e77898b6f6bb) #### More dental assistant openings in Saint Paul - [Licensed Dental Assistant - Maple Grove · Park Dental](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-maple-grove-at-park-dental-b46669f1-d4b8-5902-9cc9-b8ffaeb48751) - [Licensed Dental Assistant - Eden Prairie · Park Dental](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-eden-prairie-at-park-dental-606fc548-30ac-560d-8a4d-64e3ae5cb112) - [Licensed Dental Assistant - Minnetonka · Park Dental](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-minnetonka-at-park-dental-d028d984-57b6-5866-a348-f2899ae68d25) - [Licensed Dental Assistant - Maple Grove Prosthodontics · The Dental Specialists](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-maple-grove-prosthodontics-at-the-dental-775558f0-3a20-5ba0-a81e-92e3a4cb5cf6) - [Licensed Dental Assistant - Eden Prairie Orthodontics · The Dental Specialists](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-eden-prairie-orthodontics-at-the-dental-51b9e656-294b-5a19-a85c-a85846a3568e) - [Licensed Dental Assistant - Maple Grove Pediatrics · The Dental Specialists](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-maple-grove-pediatrics-at-the-dental-22183188-7755-5448-ad14-5ae18de62e7c) - [Licensed Dental Assistant - Blaine Orthodontics · The Dental Specialists](/job/licensed-dental-assistant-blaine-orthodontics-at-the-dental-a0cb6c0c-d765-51fa-bbc8-820aa4d7c485) - [Dental Assistant · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-de75083f-3b9b-55f8-8fb4-3eaa1a759e36) - [Dental Assistant · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-7beef409-d1ec-5c17-8962-13830888f4ca) - [Experienced Licensed Dental Assistant · PDS Health](/job/experienced-licensed-dental-assistant-at-pds-health-69aee375-042b-5c61-b2b1-56057953e90e) - [Experienced Dental Assistant · PDS Health](/job/experienced-dental-assistant-at-pds-health-f304c986-567e-5d14-8437-f1fa8b565d61) - [Dental Assistant · PDS Health](/job/dental-assistant-at-pds-health-90cf8e68-a8fe-5646-8a97-ef19218e54a3) - [Dental Assistant · Riverland Community Health](/job/dental-assistant-at-riverland-community-health-98fc1ef9-c56f-5fd8-8cee-1fa21fb94f83) - [Dental Assistant · Dental Care Alliance](/job/dental-assistant-at-dental-care-alliance-b77feb57-90d6-51ad-8a79-2914a3fe409a) - [Dental Assistant at Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons · Specialty Dental Brands](/job/dental-assistant-at-associated-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgeons-at-87dc7b32-1a66-5ea4-ad74-1473d518cf6a) - [Dental Assistant – Apple Valley, MN · Desort](/job/dental-assistant-apple-valley-mn-at-desort-bb182f4d-b545-5f09-a47d-bb0644ac254c) [Explore all 32 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Saint+Paul%2C+MN) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Saint Paul: 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 Saint Paul? Metaintro tracks 32 live dental assistant openings from 16 employers in the Saint Paul, MN area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Saint Paul pay? The median posted salary is $63,960 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $55,770 to $74,360. Based on the 91% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Saint Paul? PDS Health, Dave Friedman Team, Park Dental, and The Dental Specialists have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 16 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Saint Paul. [Minneapolis, MN](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/minneapolis-mn)[Rochester, MN](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/rochester-mn) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Saint Paul market. 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