Dental Assistants Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,150 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $28,720
90th percentile $50,200
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,720
    25th
    $36,060
    50th (median)
    $39,150
    75th
    $46,640
    90th
    $50,200

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$32,490
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,600
    Medical Assistants$35,310
    Phlebotomists$35,800
    Pharmacy Aides$33,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in East Georgia is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.66 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in East Georgia is 17.2% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,720 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,060.