Dental Assistants Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $49,870 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $58,100
Employed locally 530
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $49,870
    75th
    $57,590
    90th
    $58,100

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Dental Assistants salary is 28% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380
    Anchorage, AK $56,180
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $56,110
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $51,500
    Wilmington, NC $50,440

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,150
    Nursing Assistants$38,740
    Medical Assistants$39,910
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,980
    Phlebotomists$39,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Asheville, NC is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.94 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Asheville, NC is 5.4% above 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.