Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Columbus
The median dental assistant earns $42,050 a year in the Columbus metro, with the middle half between $36,710 and $49,550.[1]
25th percentile
$36,710
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$42,050
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$49,550
Upper end of the middle half
Columbus runs about 8% higher than the Alabama median and ranks 3rd of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 13% lower than the national median.
Columbus pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,900 | $30,840 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,710 | $36,190 | $44,340 |
| Median | $42,050 | $39,080 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $49,550 | $47,100 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $55,730 | $51,400 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $42,710 | $41,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Columbus: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Columbus?
The median dental assistant salary in the Columbus metro area is $42,050, with the middle half earning between $36,710 and $49,550 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $29,900 at the 10th percentile to $55,730 at the 90th.
Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Columbus runs about 8% higher than the Alabama state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbus compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Columbus 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 Columbus area?
BLS estimates 260 dental assistants were employed in the Columbus metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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