Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Charleston
The median dental assistant earns $38,090 a year in the Charleston metro, with the middle half between $35,460 and $48,720.[1]
25th percentile
$35,460
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$38,090
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,720
Upper end of the middle half
Charleston runs about the same as the West Virginia median and ranks 8th of 10 West Virginia metros. It is about 21% lower than the national median.
Charleston pay range vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | West Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,270 | $31,760 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,460 | $36,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $38,090 | $37,960 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,720 | $45,180 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,270 | $52,630 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $42,640 | $41,280 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Charleston: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Charleston?
The median dental assistant salary in the Charleston metro area is $38,090, with the middle half earning between $35,460 and $48,720 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $34,270 at the 10th percentile to $57,270 at the 90th.
Is Charleston higher or lower than the rest of West Virginia?
Charleston runs about the same as the West Virginia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 8th of 10 West Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Charleston compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Charleston is about 21% 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 Charleston area?
BLS estimates 210 dental assistants were employed in the Charleston metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.82, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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