PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Athens, AL
$16.00–$19.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Huntsville, AL
The median dental assistant pay in the Huntsville area is $18.54 per hour ($38,560 a year), with the typical range running from $17.79 to $22.91. That ranks 309th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 302nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Huntsville and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Huntsville and what they pay.
- $18.54median pay per hour, Huntsville
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 520dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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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 520 dental assistants employed in the Huntsville 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% | $14.43 | $30,010 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.79 | $37,000 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.54 | $38,560 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.91 | $47,650 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.95 | $56,060 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Huntsville ranks
- 309th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 302nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Huntsville
- Overall prices in Huntsville run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.54 median hour buys what $19.92 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Huntsville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$667
- Per year: $33,372
- Per month: $2,781
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Huntsville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Madison County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Madison County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | 5 mi | $18.54/hr | 64,029 |
| Decatur, AL | 20 mi | $18.20/hr | 57,974 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 74 mi | $22.24/hr | 59,398 |
| Birmingham, AL | 81 mi | $18.46/hr | 196,357 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 81 mi | $22.24/hr | 168,387 |
| Franklin, TN | 85 mi | $22.24/hr | 89,142 |
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.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Huntsville, AL?
Dental Assistants in the Huntsville metro area have a median pay of $18.54 per hour, about $38,560 a year. The middle half earn between $17.79 and $22.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Huntsville a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Huntsville ranks 302nd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 309th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Huntsville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Huntsville area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Huntsville.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Huntsville 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 Huntsville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Madison 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 Huntsville?
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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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