Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Dalton
The median dental assistant earns $37,530 a year in the Dalton metro, with the middle half between $37,530 and $43,260.[1]
25th percentile
$37,530
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$37,530
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$43,260
Upper end of the middle half
Dalton runs about 20% lower than the Georgia median and ranks 15th of 15 Georgia metros. It is about 22% lower than the national median.
Dalton pay range vs. Georgia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Georgia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,060 | $36,410 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,530 | $40,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $37,530 | $46,840 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $43,260 | $48,960 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,150 | $57,710 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $42,880 | $46,870 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Dalton: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Dalton?
The median dental assistant salary in the Dalton metro area is $37,530, with the middle half earning between $37,530 and $43,260 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,060 at the 10th percentile to $56,150 at the 90th.
Is Dalton higher or lower than the rest of Georgia?
Dalton runs about 20% lower than the Georgia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 15th of 15 Georgia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Dalton compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Dalton is about 22% 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 Dalton area?
BLS estimates 180 dental assistants were employed in the Dalton metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.13, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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