PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · North Charleston, SC
$16.00–$24.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Mount Pleasant, SC
The median dental assistant pay in the Mount Pleasant area is $22.52 per hour ($46,850 a year), with the typical range running from $19.50 to $26.19. That ranks 147th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 225th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Mount Pleasant and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Mount Pleasant.
- $22.52median pay per hour, Charleston
- $20–$26typical range per hour
- 1,100dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 2% above the South Carolina statewide median of $22.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,100 dental assistants employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.88 | $39,270 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.50 | $40,560 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.52 | $46,850 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.19 | $54,480 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.19 | $58,640 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Mount Pleasant ranks
- 147th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 225th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 South Carolina 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 Mount Pleasant
- Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.52 median hour buys what $22.31 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Mount Pleasant paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$811
- Per year: $40,536
- Per month: $3,378
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Charleston County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Charleston County (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 6 mi | $22.52/hr | 157,665 |
| North Charleston, SC | 14 mi | $22.52/hr | 126,005 |
| Savannah, GA | 95 mi | $20.91/hr | 148,808 |
| Columbia, SC | 104 mi | $21.93/hr | 144,788 |
| Augusta, GA | 134 mi | $18.86/hr | 201,737 |
| Wilmington, NC | 150 mi | $24.25/hr | 125,284 |
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License and tax basics in South Carolina
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina 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 Mount Pleasant, SC?
Dental Assistants in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $22.52 per hour, about $46,850 a year. The middle half earn between $19.50 and $26.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Mount Pleasant a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Charleston-North Charleston ranks 225th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 147th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Mount Pleasant?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Charleston-North Charleston area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Mount Pleasant.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Mount Pleasant as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Mount Pleasant in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Charleston 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 Mount Pleasant?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Bridge Dental and Implants, LLCCharleston, SC · 1 wage offer$24.04/ hr$24–$24
- Aspen DentalGreenville, SC · 14 postings$20.75/ hr$16–$26
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
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2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$21.50High$25
17 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in South Carolina, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 17 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$18.00–$25.00/ hour
- Dental Assistant - ProsthodontistPermanent$22.00–$25.00/ hour
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