Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Mobile
The median dental assistant earns $38,800 a year in the Mobile metro, with the middle half between $36,940 and $47,480.[1]
25th percentile
$36,940
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$38,800
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,480
Upper end of the middle half
Mobile runs about the same as the Alabama median and ranks 5th of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 19% lower than the national median.
Mobile pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,160 | $30,840 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,940 | $36,190 | $44,340 |
| Median | $38,800 | $39,080 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,480 | $47,100 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $48,680 | $51,400 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $41,090 | $41,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Mobile: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Mobile?
The median dental assistant salary in the Mobile metro area is $38,800, with the middle half earning between $36,940 and $47,480 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $31,160 at the 10th percentile to $48,680 at the 90th.
Is Mobile higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Mobile runs about the same as the Alabama state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Mobile compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Mobile is about 19% 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 Mobile area?
BLS estimates 310 dental assistants were employed in the Mobile metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.73, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Alabama metros