Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Tuscaloosa
The median dental assistant earns $38,050 a year in the Tuscaloosa metro, with the middle half between $35,110 and $44,130.[1]
25th percentile
$35,110
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$38,050
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$44,130
Upper end of the middle half
Tuscaloosa runs about 3% lower than the Alabama median and ranks 9th of 13 Alabama metros. It is about 21% lower than the national median.
Tuscaloosa pay range vs. Alabama and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alabama annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,660 | $30,840 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,110 | $36,190 | $44,340 |
| Median | $38,050 | $39,080 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $44,130 | $47,100 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $47,140 | $51,400 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $39,030 | $41,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Tuscaloosa: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Tuscaloosa?
The median dental assistant salary in the Tuscaloosa metro area is $38,050, with the middle half earning between $35,110 and $44,130 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $29,660 at the 10th percentile to $47,140 at the 90th.
Is Tuscaloosa higher or lower than the rest of Alabama?
Tuscaloosa runs about 3% lower than the Alabama state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 13 Alabama metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tuscaloosa compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Tuscaloosa is about 21% 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 Tuscaloosa area?
BLS estimates 200 dental assistants were employed in the Tuscaloosa metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.73, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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