Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Athens-Clarke County
The median dental assistant earns $43,970 a year in the Athens-Clarke County metro, with the middle half between $37,310 and $46,550.[1]
25th percentile
$37,310
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$43,970
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,550
Upper end of the middle half
Athens-Clarke County runs about 6% lower than the Georgia median and ranks 8th of 15 Georgia metros. It is about 9% lower than the national median.
Athens-Clarke County pay range vs. Georgia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Georgia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,420 | $36,410 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,310 | $40,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $43,970 | $46,840 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,550 | $48,960 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $55,890 | $57,710 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,470 | $46,870 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Athens-Clarke County: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Athens-Clarke County?
The median dental assistant salary in the Athens-Clarke County metro area is $43,970, with the middle half earning between $37,310 and $46,550 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,420 at the 10th percentile to $55,890 at the 90th.
Is Athens-Clarke County higher or lower than the rest of Georgia?
Athens-Clarke County runs about 6% lower than the Georgia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 8th of 15 Georgia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Athens-Clarke County compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Athens-Clarke County 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 Athens-Clarke County area?
BLS estimates 160 dental assistants were employed in the Athens-Clarke County metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.69, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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