How much does a dental assistant make in Atlanta?
$47,210a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,934 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.70
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 6,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,800Median: $47,210Highest 10%: $57,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| Median | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| 75th | $56,080 | $26.96 | |
| 90th | $57,780 | $27.78 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,360 |
| Rome, GA | $45,870 |
| Gainesville, GA | $45,850 |
| Savannah, GA | $45,710 |
| Hinesville, GA | $44,150 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $44,030 |
| Athens, GA | $43,970 |
| Macon, GA | $43,920 |
| Brunswick, GA | $43,820 |
| Augusta, GA | $43,790 |
| Valdosta, GA | $43,380 |
| Albany, GA | $42,820 |
| Columbus, GA | $42,050 |
| Dalton, GA | $37,530 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,730 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,430 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $48,610 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,160 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $39,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $22.70 ($47,210 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $47,210 against $48,070 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,840, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for dental assistant pay?
182 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,780 or more.
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.