Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dental Assistant Salary in Birmingham

The median dental assistant earns $42,050 a year in the Birmingham metro, with most between $38,220 and $49,980.

25th percentile

$38,220

Entry / lower range

Median

$42,050

The typical pay

75th percentile

$49,980

Experienced / upper range

Birmingham runs about 8% above the Alabama median. Versus the national median, it's about 13% below average.

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Dental Assistant salary in Birmingham: FAQ

What is the average dental assistant salary in Birmingham?

The median dental assistant salary in the Birmingham area is about $42,050, with most earning between $38,220 and $49,980 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Birmingham higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?

Birmingham runs about 8% above the Alabama state median for dental assistants.

How does Birmingham compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Birmingham is about 13% below average.