Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Memphis
The median dental assistant earns $48,200 a year in the Memphis metro, with the middle half between $40,650 and $59,010.[1]
25th percentile
$40,650
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,200
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,010
Upper end of the middle half
Memphis runs about 3% higher than the Tennessee median and ranks 2nd of 10 Tennessee metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Memphis pay range vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Tennessee annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,940 | $37,810 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $40,650 | $44,440 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,200 | $46,720 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,010 | $59,270 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,790 | $61,260 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,340 | $49,670 | $50,200 |
1,200
1.97
0.79
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Dental Assistant salary in Memphis: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Memphis?
The median dental assistant salary in the Memphis metro area is $48,200, with the middle half earning between $40,650 and $59,010 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,940 at the 10th percentile to $61,790 at the 90th.
Is Memphis higher or lower than the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis runs about 3% higher than the Tennessee state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 10 Tennessee metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Memphis compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Memphis is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Memphis area?
BLS estimates 1,200 dental assistants were employed in the Memphis metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.79, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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