Dental Assistants Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,030 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.84
10th percentile $28,710
90th percentile $46,270
Employed locally 240
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,710
    25th
    $28,710
    50th (median)
    $35,030
    75th
    $42,420
    90th
    $46,270

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$30,550
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,060
    Medical Assistants$32,940
    Physical Therapist Assistants$64,420
    Phlebotomists$31,220
    Occupational Therapy Assistants$62,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northeast Alabama is $16.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northeast Alabama is 25.9% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,710 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,710.