PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Valdosta, GA
$18.00–$21.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Valdosta, GA
Dental Assistants in the Valdosta area earn a median of $18.94 per hour, about $39,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.35 and $22.34. That ranks 299th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 261st of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Valdosta. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Valdosta.
- $18.94median pay per hour, Valdosta
- $17–$22typical range per hour
- 120dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 14% below the Georgia statewide median of $21.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dental assistants employed in the Valdosta metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.91 | $35,170 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.35 | $36,090 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.94 | $39,390 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.34 | $46,470 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.93 | $47,690 | 1% above U.S. median |
How Valdosta ranks
- 299th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 261st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Valdosta
- Overall prices in Valdosta run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.94 median hour buys what $21.46 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Valdosta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$682
- Per year: $34,092
- Per month: $2,841
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Valdosta metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | 64 mi | $20.24/hr | 205,089 |
| Albany, GA | 73 mi | $17.85/hr | 66,705 |
| Gainesville, FL | 98 mi | $22.05/hr | 148,720 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 103 mi | $22.83/hr | 1,009,833 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 123 mi | $18.58/hr | 86,199 |
| Dothan, AL | 129 mi | $17.26/hr | 71,650 |
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Valdosta, GA?
Dental Assistants in the Valdosta metro area have a median pay of $18.94 per hour, about $39,390 a year. The middle half earn between $17.35 and $22.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Valdosta a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Valdosta ranks 261st of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 299th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Valdosta?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Valdosta. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Valdosta.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Valdosta 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.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportValdosta, 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
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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
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