Dental Assistants Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $37,460 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $30,910
90th percentile $49,480
Employed locally 130
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,910
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $37,460
    75th
    $45,140
    90th
    $49,480

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,270
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,010
    Winchester, VA-WV $44,810
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $39,990
    Morgantown, WV $37,830
    Charleston, WV $37,810

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,170
    Nursing Assistants $35,510
    Medical Assistants $34,430
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,640
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,050
    Phlebotomists $34,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Beckley, WV is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.52 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Beckley, WV is 20.8% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,910 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.