Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Birmingham
The median dental assistant earns $42,050 a year in the Birmingham metro, with the middle half between $38,220 and $49,980.[1]
25th percentile
$38,220
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$42,050
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$49,980
Upper end of the middle half
Birmingham runs about 8% higher than the Alabama median and ranks 2nd of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 13% lower than the national median.
Birmingham pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,600 | $30,840 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,220 | $36,190 | $44,340 |
| Median | $42,050 | $39,080 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $49,980 | $47,100 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,880 | $51,400 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,310 | $41,710 | $50,200 |
1,120
2.16
0.86
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Dental Assistant salary in Birmingham: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Birmingham?
The median dental assistant salary in the Birmingham metro area is $42,050, with the middle half earning between $38,220 and $49,980 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $31,600 at the 10th percentile to $60,880 at the 90th.
Is Birmingham higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Birmingham runs about 8% higher than the Alabama state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Birmingham compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Birmingham is about 13% 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 Birmingham area?
BLS estimates 1,120 dental assistants were employed in the Birmingham metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.86, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Alabama metros