PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Olive Branch, MS
$16.00–$18.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Southaven, MS
The median dental assistant pay in the Southaven area is $22.39 per hour ($46,580 a year), with the typical range running from $18.31 to $27.97. That ranks 165th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 91st of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Southaven and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Southaven.
- $22.39median pay per hour, Memphis
- $18–$28typical range per hour
- 990dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Assistant - Prosthodontist
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Memphis, TN
$24.00–$25.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $17 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $24.50 |
Dental Assistant pay in Southaven, MS
The metro median is 25% above the Mississippi statewide median of $17.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 990 dental assistants employed in the Memphis metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.38 | $36,150 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.31 | $38,080 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.39 | $46,580 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.97 | $58,180 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.53 | $59,340 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Southaven ranks
- 165th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 91st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
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 Southaven
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.39 median hour buys what $24.29 buys at the national price level, 7% above 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 Southaven paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$806
- Per year: $40,302
- Per month: $3,358
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 11 mi | $22.39/hr | 610,919 |
| Collierville, TN | 17 mi | $22.39/hr | 51,951 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 72 mi | $17.24/hr | 82,384 |
| Jackson, TN | 81 mi | $22.36/hr | 69,303 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 129 mi | $19.33/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 136 mi | $19.33/hr | 204,774 |
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State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi 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 Southaven, MS?
Dental Assistants in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $22.39 per hour, about $46,580 a year. The middle half earn between $18.31 and $27.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Southaven a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 91st of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 165th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Southaven?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Memphis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Southaven.
Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Southaven as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi 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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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalPascagoula, MS · 7 postings$18.00/ hr$15–$28
- 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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7 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Mississippi, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Dental Assistant - Entry LevelPermanent$16.00–$18.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$17.00–$19.00/ hour
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