Dental Assistant salary in Alabama
What dental assistants earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,080$18.79 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$36,190 – $47,100Top 10%: $51,400+
Jobs3,7400.71× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $42,050 | $20.22 | 1,120 |
| Huntsville, AL | $43,930 | $21.12 | 390 |
| Mobile, AL | $38,800 | $18.65 | 310 |
| Montgomery, AL | $38,260 | $18.39 | 280 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $42,050 | $20.22 | 260 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $38,220 | $18.37 | 260 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $38,050 | $18.29 | 200 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $36,470 | $17.54 | 190 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,820 | $17.70 | 140 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $38,550 | $18.53 | 130 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $37,170 | $17.87 | 120 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $36,780 | $17.68 | 110 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $37,330 | $17.95 | 100 |
| Decatur, AL | $40,440 | $19.44 | 90 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $37,060 | $17.82 | 80 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $34,790 | $16.72 | 80 |
| Gadsden, AL | $35,690 | $17.16 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New Mexico · $44,400 Louisiana · $44,090 Arkansas · $42,830 Mississippi · $39,160 West Virginia · $37,960 Utah · $37,760
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700 Psychiatric Technicians · $36,680
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Alabama?
Dental Assistants in Alabama earned a median of $39,080 a year ($18.79 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $36,190 to $47,100.
Where in Alabama do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Huntsville, AL at $43,930.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.