Dental Assistants pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for dental assistants is $18.79 an hour ($39,080 a year). About 3,740 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($48,070). Alabama ranks 48th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.83 | $30,840 |
| 25% of workers | $17.40 | $36,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.79 | $39,080 |
| 75% of workers | $22.64 | $47,100 |
| 90% of workers | $24.71 | $51,400 |
Dental Assistants pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $43,930 | 390 |
| Birmingham | $42,050 | 1,120 |
| Decatur | $40,440 | 90 |
| Mobile | $38,800 | 310 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $38,550 | 130 |
| Montgomery | $38,260 | 280 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $38,220 | 260 |
| Tuscaloosa | $38,050 | 200 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $37,170 | 120 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $37,060 | 80 |
| Dothan | $36,820 | 140 |
| Gadsden | $35,690 | 70 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $36,100 |
| Dental Hygienists | $61,160 |
| Surgical Technologists | $49,420 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $36,590 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $36,680 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $43,600 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | $45,760 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $27,290 |
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