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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 Dothan, AL
Pay for dental assistants in the Dothan area centers on $17.26 per hour, or about $35,900 a year. The lower quarter earns under $15.66 and the upper quarter over $18.35. That ranks 367th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 272nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Dothan and what they pay.
- $17.26median pay per hour, Dothan
- $16–$18typical range per hour
- 180dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 84cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Dothan, 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 180 dental assistants employed in the Dothan metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.25).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.16 | $27,370 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $15.66 | $32,570 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.26 | $35,900 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $18.35 | $38,170 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.89 | $47,610 | 1% above U.S. median |
How Dothan ranks
- 367th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 272nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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 Dothan
- Overall prices in Dothan run 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 53% below the U.S. average (index 46.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.26 median hour buys what $20.59 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$621
- Per year: $31,068
- Per month: $2,589
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dothan 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
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$15.00–$18.00/ hour
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$16.00–$19.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | 76 mi | $17.85/hr | 66,705 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 87 mi | $20.24/hr | 205,089 |
| Montgomery, AL | 92 mi | $17.47/hr | 195,818 |
| Columbus, GA | 94 mi | $18.22/hr | 201,830 |
| Auburn, AL | 95 mi | $17.29/hr | 83,757 |
| Pensacola, FL | 119 mi | $21.91/hr | 53,898 |
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Dothan, AL?
Dental Assistants in the Dothan metro area have a median pay of $17.26 per hour, about $35,900 a year. The middle half earn between $15.66 and $18.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dothan a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Dothan ranks 272nd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 367th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Dothan 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.
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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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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.
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