Dental Assistants Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $39,390 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.94
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $47,690
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $39,390
    75th
    $46,460
    90th
    $47,690

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Dental Assistants salary is 28% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,140
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $47,080
    Michigan $47,030
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,760
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $46,740
    Sheboygan, WI $46,400

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,400
    Nursing Assistants $33,140
    Medical Assistants $34,230
    Phlebotomists $35,080
    Physical Therapist Assistants $66,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $35,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Valdosta, GA is $18.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Valdosta, GA is 16.7% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.