Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Auburn-Opelika
The median dental assistant earns $38,550 a year in the Auburn-Opelika metro, with the middle half between $35,970 and $46,850.[1]
25th percentile
$35,970
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$38,550
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,850
Upper end of the middle half
Auburn-Opelika runs about 1% lower than the Alabama median and ranks 6th of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 20% lower than the national median.
Auburn-Opelika pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,540 | $30,840 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,970 | $36,190 | $44,340 |
| Median | $38,550 | $39,080 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,850 | $47,100 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $48,130 | $51,400 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $41,140 | $41,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Auburn-Opelika: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Auburn-Opelika?
The median dental assistant salary in the Auburn-Opelika metro area is $38,550, with the middle half earning between $35,970 and $46,850 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $31,540 at the 10th percentile to $48,130 at the 90th.
Is Auburn-Opelika higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Auburn-Opelika runs about 1% lower than the Alabama state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Auburn-Opelika compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Auburn-Opelika is about 20% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Auburn-Opelika area?
BLS estimates 130 dental assistants were employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.73, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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