Dental Assistants Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $44,440 -6% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $54,310
Employed locally 200
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $37,720
    50th (median)
    $44,440
    75th
    $46,890
    90th
    $54,310

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Dental Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,140
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $47,080
    Michigan $47,030
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,760
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $46,740
    Sheboygan, WI $46,400

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $40,210
    Medical Assistants $39,570
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,950
    Phlebotomists $37,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants $64,230
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Gainesville, GA is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Gainesville, GA is 6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,720.