How much does a dental assistant make in Tennessee?
$46,720a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Tennessee. That is $22.46 an hour or $3,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.46
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $46,720Highest 10%: $61,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| Median | $46,720 | $22.46 | |
| 75th | $59,270 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $61,260 | $29.45 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $48,540 |
| Memphis, TN | $48,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,790 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,590 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $46,360 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,050 |
| Morristown, TN | $45,550 |
| Johnson City, TN | $45,540 |
| Cleveland, TN | $45,230 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 31. South Carolina | $47,320 |
| 32. Nevada | $47,110 |
| 33. Georgia | $46,840 |
| 34. Tennessee | $46,720 |
| 35. Montana | $46,680 |
| 36. Virginia | $46,670 |
| 37. Nebraska | $46,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.46 ($46,720 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $46,720 against $48,070 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for dental assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays dental assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $48,540 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.