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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Homewood, AL
$16.00–$17.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Auburn, AL
Dental Assistants in the Auburn area earn a median of $17.29 per hour, about $35,960 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.24 and $21.50. That ranks 366th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 313th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Auburn and what they pay.
- $17.29median pay per hour, Auburn
- $16–$22typical range per hour
- 140dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Auburn, AL
The metro median is 4% below the Alabama statewide median of $17.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 140 dental assistants employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.27 | $27,600 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.24 | $33,780 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.29 | $35,960 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.50 | $44,720 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.25 | $48,360 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Auburn ranks
- 366th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 313th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Auburn
- Overall prices in Auburn-Opelika run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 62.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.29 median hour buys what $19.66 buys at the national price level, 14% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$622
- Per year: $31,122
- Per month: $2,593
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Auburn-Opelika metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Mobile, AL
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Birmingham, AL
$15.00–$18.00/ hour
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Aspen Dental · Athens, AL
$16.00–$19.00/ hour
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Aspen Dental · Decatur, AL
$16.00–$19.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Lee County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Lee County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 37 mi | $18.22/hr | 201,830 |
| Montgomery, AL | 48 mi | $17.47/hr | 195,818 |
| South Fulton, GA | 88 mi | $22.15/hr | 112,003 |
| Hoover, AL | 93 mi | $18.46/hr | 93,013 |
| Dothan, AL | 95 mi | $17.26/hr | 71,650 |
| Birmingham, AL | 99 mi | $18.46/hr | 196,357 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Alabama · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Alabama
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Auburn, AL?
Dental Assistants in the Auburn-Opelika metro area have a median pay of $17.29 per hour, about $35,960 a year. The middle half earn between $16.24 and $21.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Auburn a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Auburn-Opelika ranks 313th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 366th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Auburn as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Auburn in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Lee County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Auburn?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalHomewood, AL · 6 postings$16.50/ hr$15–$19
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 8 postings$27.51/ hr$22–$32
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2What they are offering now
Low$15Median$16.50High$19
6 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Alabama, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental Assistant - Entry LevelPermanent$16.00–$17.00/ hour
- Dental Assistant - Entry LevelPermanent$15.00–$17.00/ hour
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