Dental Assistants Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $35,190 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.92
10th percentile $26,870
90th percentile $46,590
Employed locally 80
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,870
    25th
    $28,960
    50th (median)
    $35,190
    75th
    $39,990
    90th
    $46,590

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Dental Assistants salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620
    Vallejo, CA $60,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,080
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,340

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$30,750
    Medical Assistants$32,950
    Physical Therapist Assistants$61,570
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Anniston, AL is $16.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.78 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Anniston, AL is 25.6% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Anniston?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,870 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,960.