How much does a dental assistant make in Alabama?
$39,080a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Alabama. That is $18.79 an hour or $3,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.79
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,840Median: $39,080Highest 10%: $51,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| 75th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| 90th | $51,400 | $24.71 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $43,930 |
| Birmingham, AL | $42,050 |
| Columbus, GA | $42,050 |
| Decatur, AL | $40,440 |
| Mobile, AL | $38,800 |
| Auburn, AL | $38,550 |
| Montgomery, AL | $38,260 |
| Daphne, AL | $38,220 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $38,050 |
| Florence, AL | $37,170 |
| Anniston, AL | $37,060 |
| Dothan, AL | $36,820 |
| Gadsden, AL | $35,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 45. Louisiana | $44,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $42,830 |
| 47. Mississippi | $39,160 |
| 48. Alabama | $39,080 |
| 49. West Virginia | $37,960 |
| 50. Utah | $37,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $18.79 ($39,080 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $39,080 against $48,070 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for dental assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays dental assistants the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $43,930 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.