PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Clarksville, TN
$17.50–$24.25/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Clarksville, TN
The median dental assistant pay in the Clarksville area is $22.19 per hour ($46,160 a year), with the typical range running from $17.71 to $23.78. That ranks 188th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 84th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Clarksville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Clarksville.
- $22.19median pay per hour, Clarksville
- $18–$24typical range per hour
- 280dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Registered Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Clarksville, TN
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The metro median is in line with the Tennessee statewide median of $22.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 280 dental assistants employed in the Clarksville metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.29 | $35,960 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.71 | $36,840 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.19 | $46,160 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.78 | $49,460 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.57 | $57,350 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Clarksville ranks
- 188th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 84th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 10 Tennessee 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 Clarksville
- Overall prices in Clarksville run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.19 median hour buys what $24.40 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 Clarksville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$799
- Per year: $39,942
- Per month: $3,328
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Clarksville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 41 mi | $22.24/hr | 704,963 |
| Hendersonville, TN | 45 mi | $22.24/hr | 63,947 |
| Gallatin, TN | 50 mi | $22.24/hr | 52,489 |
| Franklin, TN | 53 mi | $22.24/hr | 89,142 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 58 mi | $22.37/hr | 79,076 |
| Lebanon, TN | 61 mi | $22.24/hr | 51,501 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Tennessee · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Tennessee
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Clarksville, TN?
Dental Assistants in the Clarksville metro area have a median pay of $22.19 per hour, about $46,160 a year. The middle half earn between $17.71 and $23.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Clarksville a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Clarksville ranks 84th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 188th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Clarksville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Clarksville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Clarksville.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Clarksville as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Clarksville?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportClarksville, TN · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthNashville, TN · 3 postings$20.88/ hr$17–$24
- Aspen DentalKnoxville, TN · 22 postings$20.50/ hr$17–$29
- Smile BrandsHixson, TN · 5 postings$20.00/ hr$18–$23
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$20.50High$25
31 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Tennessee, 17 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 31 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$20.00–$22.00/ hour
- Dental Assistant (with RDA)Permanent$18.00–$20.00/ hour
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