Dental Assistants Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $37,850 -20% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $29,190
90th percentile $55,290
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,190
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $37,850
    75th
    $46,630
    90th
    $55,290

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Dental Assistants salary is 41% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,600
    Nursing Assistants $34,120
    Medical Assistants $34,580
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,840
    Phlebotomists $34,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Decatur, AL is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.47 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Decatur, AL is 20% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,190 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.