Dental Assistants pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for dental assistants is $22.75 an hour ($47,320 a year). About 5,530 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($48,070). South Carolina ranks 31st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.82 | $37,070 |
| 25% of workers | $20.68 | $43,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.75 | $47,320 |
| 75% of workers | $24.41 | $50,780 |
| 90% of workers | $28.12 | $58,480 |
Dental Assistants pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $49,040 | 1,050 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $47,730 | 1,140 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $47,120 | 270 |
| Spartanburg | $46,840 | 310 |
| Columbia | $46,800 | 860 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $45,750 | 390 |
| Sumter | $45,500 | 120 |
| Florence | $42,220 | 240 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $41,160 |
| Dental Hygienists | $84,340 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $44,840 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,160 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $39,020 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $40,400 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,730 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,010 |
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