Dental Assistants Salary in Alabama
Ranked #48 of 50 · AL
16.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,710 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $39,080
Employment 3,740
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,840P25 $36,190 Median $39,080P75 $47,100P90 $51,400
About 80% of dental assistantss in Alabama earn between $30,840 and $51,400. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Alabama is $41,710, about 16.9% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $43,930 | $43,980 | 390 |
| Birmingham, AL | $42,050 | $44,310 | 1,120 |
| Decatur, AL | $40,440 | $42,760 | 90 |
| Mobile, AL | $38,800 | $41,090 | 310 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $38,550 | $41,140 | 130 |
| Montgomery, AL | $38,260 | $41,150 | 280 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $38,220 | $40,590 | 260 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $38,050 | $39,030 | 200 |