Dental Assistants Salary in Southeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $35,670 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $27,700
90th percentile $44,510
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,700
    25th
    $29,040
    50th (median)
    $35,670
    75th
    $39,230
    90th
    $44,510

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$30,350
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,810
    Medical Assistants$31,780
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,110
    Phlebotomists$29,660
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southeast Alabama is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southeast Alabama is 24.6% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,700 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,040.