Dental Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #33 of 50 · SC
5.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,310 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $47,320
Employment 5,530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,070P25 $43,000 Median $47,320P75 $50,780P90 $58,480
About 80% of dental assistantss in South Carolina earn between $37,070 and $58,480. 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 South Carolina is $47,310, about 5.8% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $49,040 | $51,000 | 1,050 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $48,010 | $47,880 | 190 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $47,730 | $47,390 | 1,140 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $47,120 | $47,370 | 270 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $46,840 | $46,410 | 310 |
| Columbia, SC | $46,800 | $46,580 | 860 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $46,100 | $44,970 | 70 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $45,750 | $44,680 | 390 |