Dental Assistants Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $34,600 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $26,520
90th percentile $48,240
Employed locally 70
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,520
    25th
    $30,360
    50th (median)
    $34,600
    75th
    $42,190
    90th
    $48,240

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Dental Assistants salary is 35% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$29,570
    Medical Assistants$31,200
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,350
    Physical Therapist Assistants$63,210
    Phlebotomists$35,080
    Physical Therapist Aides$21,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Gadsden, AL is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.58 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Gadsden, AL is 26.8% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,520 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,360.