PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Homewood, AL
$16.00–$17.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Hoover, AL
Dental Assistants in the Hoover area earn a median of $18.46 per hour, about $38,410 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.92 and $23.20. That ranks 312th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 290th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Hoover and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hoover.
- $18.46median pay per hour, Birmingham
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 1,380dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Birmingham, AL
$15.00–$18.00/ hour
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The metro median is 3% above the Alabama statewide median of $17.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,380 dental assistants employed in the Birmingham metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.39 | $29,930 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.92 | $37,270 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.46 | $38,410 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.20 | $48,260 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.64 | $57,490 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Hoover ranks
- 312th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 290th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Hoover
- Overall prices in Birmingham run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.46 median hour buys what $20.14 buys at the national price level, 11% 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.
Estimate your Hoover paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$665
- Per year: $33,228
- Per month: $2,769
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Birmingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 11 mi | $18.46/hr | 196,357 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 43 mi | $17.65/hr | 114,288 |
| Montgomery, AL | 78 mi | $17.47/hr | 195,818 |
| Decatur, AL | 83 mi | $18.20/hr | 57,974 |
| Huntsville, AL | 92 mi | $18.54/hr | 230,402 |
| Madison, AL | 92 mi | $18.54/hr | 64,029 |
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Hoover, AL?
Dental Assistants in the Birmingham metro area have a median pay of $18.46 per hour, about $38,410 a year. The middle half earn between $17.92 and $23.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hoover a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Birmingham ranks 290th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 312th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Hoover?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Birmingham area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hoover.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Hoover 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.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Hoover?
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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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