Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Huntsville
The median dental assistant earns $43,930 a year in the Huntsville metro, with the middle half between $38,570 and $47,960.[1]
25th percentile
$38,570
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$43,930
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,960
Upper end of the middle half
Huntsville runs about 12% higher than the Alabama median and ranks 1st of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 9% lower than the national median.
Huntsville pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,140 | $30,840 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,570 | $36,190 | $44,340 |
| Median | $43,930 | $39,080 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,960 | $47,100 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $53,400 | $51,400 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,980 | $41,710 | $50,200 |
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0.59
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Dental Assistant salary in Huntsville: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Huntsville?
The median dental assistant salary in the Huntsville metro area is $43,930, with the middle half earning between $38,570 and $47,960 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,140 at the 10th percentile to $53,400 at the 90th.
Is Huntsville higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Huntsville runs about 12% higher than the Alabama state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Huntsville compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Huntsville is about 9% 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 Huntsville area?
BLS estimates 390 dental assistants were employed in the Huntsville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.59, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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