--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Tucson, AZ | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/tucson-az" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Dental Assistant market brief · Tucson, AZ # Dental Assistant Jobs in Tucson, AZ 14 dental assistant openings are live in the Tucson, AZ area from 9 employers, led by Town Center Family Dental - Linden, 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, and Aspen Dental. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,960–$44,720 a year (median $41,434), from the 71% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Tucson%2C+AZ)[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** : 14 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Tucson market. **Companies hiring** : 9 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,434 : 71% 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/tucson-az/entry-level)6 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 50%. 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 14 Hiring employers 9 Salary coverage 71% Median experience 2.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,960 P50 $41,434 P75 $44,720 P90 $48,154 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 Tucson - 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+Tucson%2C+AZ)[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 Tucson, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 14 live roles tracked in this market. - 9 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Tucson%2C+AZ)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Tucson Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 14 dental assistant openings across 9 employers establish the current Tucson opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Town Center Family Dental - Linden is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 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 Tucson market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 9 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Town Center Family Dental - LindenStartups & growing teams3Open roles 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.aspendental.com%2Fus%2FACTUAL_LOGO_IMAGE_URL) Aspen DentalTop of market2Open roles](/company/aspen-dental)[![Marana Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmaranahealth.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fcropped-MaranaHealth-Icon-180x180.png&sig=6zlfVEAm4erduTJRzFucUbcvEUsO8OuX4-uE8DSOhyI) Marana HealthEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/mhchealth) Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemStartups & growing teams1Open roles Choice Healthcare ServicesEmployer profile1Open roles El Rio Community Health CenterStartups & growing teams1Open roles Midwest DentalStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 14 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental AssistantLive role0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCTucson, Arizona$39,520Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-428470d1-dc3f-5760-98ab-5c9af1ffd1ac)[Dental Assistant - Expanded Function (Dental Assistant)Entry-levelBureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemTucson, Arizona$53,981Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-function-dental-assistant-at-bureau-of-33cc321d-829e-5459-9959-d2cf4040e9a2)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelMTCMarana, Arizona$47,507Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-mtc-6a35eaa4-ad1d-5506-8066-d0aa080a5783)[Dental AssistantLive roleMidwest DentalGreen Valley, Arizona$37,440Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-8b3362c2-fc99-57b6-8aa9-7518aa09fa10)[Dental - Dental AssistantLive roleMarana HealthTucson, Arizona$41,267Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/dental-dental-assistant-at-marana-health-ea7f25b6-e1e8-51ac-bae0-0b63fc3b0b92)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelTown Center Family Dental - LindenTucson, ArizonaPosted Sep 29, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-98cfb77d-85bf-542b-9acd-ad0b50651eb2)[Lead Dental AssistantLead+Town Center Family Dental - LindenTucson, Arizona$45,760Posted Sep 22, 2026](/job/lead-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-06ad9aa9-1066-5d77-88a7-a731b7a6ff9b)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalTucson, Arizona$37,440Posted Sep 20, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-6805dc75-9fb3-5cdf-9339-14a5ee909759) [Explore all 14 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Tucson%2C+AZ) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Tucson: 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 Tucson? Metaintro tracks 14 live dental assistant openings from 9 employers in the Tucson, AZ area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Tucson pay? The median posted salary is $41,434 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,960 to $44,720. Based on the 71% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Tucson? Town Center Family Dental - Linden, 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, Aspen Dental, and Marana Health have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 9 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 Tucson. 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