How much does a dental assistant make in South Carolina?
$47,320a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in South Carolina. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,070Median: $47,320Highest 10%: $58,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $43,000 | $20.67 | |
| Median | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $50,780 | $24.41 | |
| 90th | $58,480 | $28.12 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $50,060 |
| Charleston, SC | $49,040 |
| Greenville, SC | $47,730 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $47,120 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $46,840 |
| Columbia, SC | $46,800 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $45,750 |
| Sumter, SC | $45,500 |
| Augusta, GA | $43,790 |
| Florence, SC | $42,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 28. Florida | $47,620 |
| 29. Delaware | $47,600 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $47,520 |
| 31. South Carolina | $47,320 |
| 32. Nevada | $47,110 |
| 33. Georgia | $46,840 |
| 34. Tennessee | $46,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $22.75 ($47,320 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,320 against $48,070 nationally, 2% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for dental assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays dental assistants the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $50,060 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.