Dental Assistants Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $36,330 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $28,530
90th percentile $51,470
Employed locally 350
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,530
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $36,330
    75th
    $45,810
    90th
    $51,470

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Assistants salary is 42% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$32,470
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,610
    Medical Assistants$35,050
    Phlebotomists$35,160
    Medical Equipment Preparers$36,420
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Montgomery, AL is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.10 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Montgomery, AL is 23.2% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,530 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.