Dental Assistants Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $46,130 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $57,090
Employed locally 350
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $38,440
    50th (median)
    $46,130
    75th
    $47,750
    90th
    $57,090

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 74% Median Dental Assistants salary is 26% 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 Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,360
    Nursing Assistants $38,520
    Medical Assistants $39,280
    Phlebotomists $37,580
    Massage Therapists $60,100
    Physical Therapist Assistants $85,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Spartanburg, SC is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Spartanburg, SC is 2.5% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,440.