Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Dothan
The median dental assistant earns $36,820 a year in the Dothan metro, with the middle half between $35,170 and $45,040.[1]
25th percentile
$35,170
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$36,820
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$45,040
Upper end of the middle half
Dothan runs about 6% lower than the Alabama median and ranks 12th of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 23% lower than the national median.
Dothan pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,330 | $30,840 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,170 | $36,190 | $44,340 |
| Median | $36,820 | $39,080 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $45,040 | $47,100 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $45,650 | $51,400 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $38,870 | $41,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Dothan: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Dothan?
The median dental assistant salary in the Dothan metro area is $36,820, with the middle half earning between $35,170 and $45,040 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $31,330 at the 10th percentile to $45,650 at the 90th.
Is Dothan higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Dothan runs about 6% lower than the Alabama state median for dental assistants. It ranks 12th of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Dothan compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Dothan is about 23% 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 Dothan area?
BLS estimates 140 dental assistants were employed in the Dothan metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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