Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Columbus
The median dental assistant earns $42,050 a year in the Columbus metro, with most between $36,710 and $49,550.
25th percentile
$36,710
Entry / lower range
Median
$42,050
The typical pay
75th percentile
$49,550
Experienced / upper range
Columbus 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 Columbus: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Columbus?
The median dental assistant salary in the Columbus area is about $42,050, with most earning between $36,710 and $49,550 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Columbus runs about 8% above the Alabama state median for dental assistants.
How does Columbus compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Columbus is about 13% below average.
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