Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Montgomery
The median dental assistant earns $38,260 a year in the Montgomery metro, with the middle half between $36,060 and $47,260.[1]
25th percentile
$36,060
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$38,260
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,260
Upper end of the middle half
Montgomery runs about 2% lower than the Alabama median and ranks 7th of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 20% lower than the national median.
Montgomery pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,610 | $30,840 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,060 | $36,190 | $44,340 |
| Median | $38,260 | $39,080 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,260 | $47,100 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $48,050 | $51,400 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $41,150 | $41,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Montgomery: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Montgomery?
The median dental assistant salary in the Montgomery metro area is $38,260, with the middle half earning between $36,060 and $47,260 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $30,610 at the 10th percentile to $48,050 at the 90th.
Is Montgomery higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Montgomery runs about 2% lower than the Alabama state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Montgomery compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Montgomery is about 20% 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 Montgomery area?
BLS estimates 280 dental assistants were employed in the Montgomery metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.67, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Alabama metros