Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Huntington-Ashland
The median dental assistant earns $42,660 a year in the Huntington-Ashland metro, with the middle half between $36,310 and $46,370.[1]
25th percentile
$36,310
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$42,660
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,370
Upper end of the middle half
Huntington-Ashland runs about 11% lower than the Kentucky median and ranks 9th of 9 Kentucky metros. It is about 11% lower than the national median.
Huntington-Ashland pay range vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kentucky annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,120 | $35,600 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,310 | $42,400 | $44,340 |
| Median | $42,660 | $47,730 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,370 | $56,760 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,760 | $62,050 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $42,720 | $48,440 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Huntington-Ashland: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Huntington-Ashland?
The median dental assistant salary in the Huntington-Ashland metro area is $42,660, with the middle half earning between $36,310 and $46,370 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $32,120 at the 10th percentile to $56,760 at the 90th.
Is Huntington-Ashland higher or lower than the rest of Kentucky?
Huntington-Ashland runs about 11% lower than the Kentucky state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 9 Kentucky metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Huntington-Ashland compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Huntington-Ashland is about 11% 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 Huntington-Ashland area?
BLS estimates 240 dental assistants were employed in the Huntington-Ashland 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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