Dental Assistants Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $36,710 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $28,640
90th percentile $46,830
Employed locally 200
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,640
    25th
    $30,140
    50th (median)
    $36,710
    75th
    $44,150
    90th
    $46,830

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Dental Assistants salary is 39% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,050
    Nursing Assistants $31,920
    Medical Assistants $35,100
    Psychiatric Aides $32,620
    Phlebotomists $31,110
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Tuscaloosa, AL is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 22.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,640 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,140.