Dental Assistants Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $38,560 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $30,010
90th percentile $56,050
Employed locally 520
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,010
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $38,560
    75th
    $47,650
    90th
    $56,050

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Dental Assistants salary is 54% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $32,360
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,140
    Medical Assistants $36,280
    Phlebotomists $35,990
    Physical Therapist Assistants $70,020
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Huntsville, AL is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.67 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Huntsville, AL is 18.5% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,010 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.