Dental Assistant salary in Georgia
What dental assistants earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,840$22.52 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$40,270 – $48,960Top 10%: $57,710+
Jobs10,5400.86× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $47,210 | $22.70 | 6,700 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $43,790 | $21.05 | 670 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,360 | $22.29 | 670 |
| Savannah, GA | $45,710 | $21.98 | 380 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $45,320 | $21.79 | 320 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $46,500 | $22.36 | 310 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $42,050 | $20.22 | 260 |
| Gainesville, GA | $45,850 | $22.04 | 220 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $43,920 | $21.11 | 200 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $43,790 | $21.05 | 190 |
| Dalton, GA | $37,530 | $18.04 | 180 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $44,030 | $21.17 | 180 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $43,970 | $21.14 | 160 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $43,290 | $20.81 | 160 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $43,820 | $21.07 | 140 |
| Valdosta, GA | $43,380 | $20.86 | 120 |
| Albany, GA | $42,820 | $20.59 | 110 |
| Rome, GA | $45,870 | $22.05 | 110 |
| Hinesville, GA | $44,150 | $21.23 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $47,320 Nevada · $47,110 Tennessee · $46,720 Montana · $46,680 Virginia · $46,670 Nebraska · $46,660
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550 Dental Hygienists · $95,490
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Georgia?
Dental Assistants in Georgia earned a median of $46,840 a year ($22.52 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $40,270 to $48,960.
Where in Georgia do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $47,210.
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.