Dental Assistants Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $44,880 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $55,410
Employed locally 270
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $38,880
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $47,560
    90th
    $55,410

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Dental Assistants salary is 45% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,140
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,100
    Wisconsin $48,000
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,650

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,680
    Nursing Assistants$36,500
    Medical Assistants$38,230
    Massage Therapists$81,630
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41,960
    Physical Therapist Assistants$67,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Hilton Head Island, SC is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 5.1% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,880.