PermanentPosted today
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Conyers, GA
$18.25–$25.50/ hour
New this week
Dental Assistant jobs in Sandy Springs, GA
Dental Assistants in the Sandy Springs area earn a median of $22.15 per hour, about $46,060 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.45 and $25.40. That ranks 194th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 234th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Sandy Springs and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sandy Springs.
- $22.15median pay per hour, Atlanta
- $20–$25typical range per hour
- 5,980dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Dental Assistant roles near Sandy Springs
Roles in other cities of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Assistant
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Alpharetta, GA
$26.00–$30.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Cartersville, GA
$18.00–$23.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Buford, GA
$21.00–$27.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Hiram, GA
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · McDonough, GA
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Stockbridge, GA
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Atlanta, GA
$20.00–$39.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Griffin, GA
$22.00–$27.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Fayetteville, GA
$20.00–$21.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Conyers, GA
$16.00–$21.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Newnan, GA
$17.00–$19.00/ hour
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Named employers near Sandy Springs, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 10 | $20.50 |
| PDS Health | 1 | $21.88 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $28 |
Dental Assistant pay in Sandy Springs, GA
The metro median is 1% above the Georgia statewide median of $21.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 5,980 dental assistants employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.94 | $37,320 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.45 | $42,540 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.15 | $46,060 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $25.40 | $52,830 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.44 | $59,160 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Sandy Springs ranks
- 194th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 234th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Sandy Springs
- Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.15 median hour buys what $22.14 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Sandy Springs paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$797
- Per year: $39,870
- Per month: $3,322
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Fulton County
HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Fulton County (6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody, GA | 3 mi | $22.15/hr | 51,795 |
| Brookhaven, GA | 5 mi | $22.15/hr | 59,370 |
| Athens, GA | 57 mi | $18.35/hr | 128,691 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Georgia · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
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.
Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Sandy Springs, GA?
Dental Assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $22.15 per hour, about $46,060 a year. The middle half earn between $20.45 and $25.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sandy Springs a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 234th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 194th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Sandy Springs?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sandy Springs.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Fulton 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 Sandy Springs?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Sandy Springs and across Georgia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Sandy Springs.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportSandy Springs, 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
+ 25 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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