PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Macon, GA
$19.25–$20.75/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Macon, GA
Pay for dental assistants in the Macon area centers on $17.66 per hour, or about $36,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.32 and the upper quarter over $21.83. That ranks 349th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 301st of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Macon. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Macon.
- $17.66median pay per hour, Macon
- $17–$22typical range per hour
- 190dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 19% below the Georgia statewide median of $21.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 190 dental assistants employed in the Macon-Bibb County metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.88 | $35,110 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.32 | $36,030 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.66 | $36,720 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.83 | $45,410 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.09 | $48,030 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Macon ranks
- 349th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 301st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th of 12 Georgia 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 Macon
- Overall prices in Macon-Bibb County run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.66 median hour buys what $19.95 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 Macon paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$636
- Per year: $31,788
- Per month: $2,649
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Macon-Bibb County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Bibb County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Bibb County (1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 15 mi | $18.58/hr | 86,199 |
| Stonecrest, GA | 66 mi | $22.15/hr | 61,015 |
| Columbus, GA | 72 mi | $18.22/hr | 201,830 |
| South Fulton, GA | 77 mi | $22.15/hr | 112,003 |
| Atlanta, GA | 78 mi | $22.15/hr | 520,070 |
| Athens, GA | 81 mi | $18.35/hr | 128,691 |
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License and tax basics in Georgia
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia 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 Macon, GA?
Dental Assistants in the Macon-Bibb County metro area have a median pay of $17.66 per hour, about $36,720 a year. The middle half earn between $17.32 and $21.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Macon a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Macon-Bibb County ranks 301st of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 349th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Macon?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Macon. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Macon.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Macon as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Macon in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Bibb 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 Macon?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportMacon, GA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Gordon, GA · 3 postings$22.52/ hr$20–$55
- PDS HealthConyers, GA · 3 postings$21.62/ hr$17–$26
- Aspen DentalRincon, GA · 20 postings$20.00/ hr$16–$39
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$20.62High$27
27 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Georgia, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 27 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$18.25–$25.50/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$18.00–$20.00/ hour
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