Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Asheville
The median dental assistant earns $56,680 a year in the Asheville metro, with the middle half between $48,630 and $59,850.[1]
25th percentile
$48,630
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$56,680
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,850
Upper end of the middle half
Asheville runs about 13% higher than the North Carolina median and ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 18% higher than the national median.
Asheville pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,230 | $38,240 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $48,630 | $47,680 | $44,340 |
| Median | $56,680 | $50,380 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,850 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,200 | $60,200 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $53,650 | $51,510 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Asheville: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Asheville?
The median dental assistant salary in the Asheville metro area is $56,680, with the middle half earning between $48,630 and $59,850 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,230 at the 10th percentile to $60,200 at the 90th.
Is Asheville higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Asheville runs about 13% higher than the North Carolina state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Asheville compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Asheville is about 18% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Asheville area?
BLS estimates 560 dental assistants were employed in the Asheville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.24, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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