PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Olive Branch, MS
$16.00–$18.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Collierville, TN
Pay for dental assistants in the Collierville area centers on $22.39 per hour, or about $46,580 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.31 and the upper quarter over $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 Collierville and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Collierville.
- $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 Collierville, TN
The metro median is 1% above the Tennessee statewide median of $22.16 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 Collierville ranks
- 165th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 91st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Collierville
- 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 Collierville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$806
- Per year: $40,302
- Per month: $3,358
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
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 health shortage areas in Shelby County
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Shelby County (4 population-group, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, TN | 15 mi | $22.39/hr | 56,708 |
| Memphis, TN | 16 mi | $22.39/hr | 610,919 |
| Jackson, TN | 64 mi | $22.36/hr | 69,303 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 77 mi | $17.24/hr | 82,384 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 145 mi | $19.33/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 152 mi | $19.33/hr | 204,774 |
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 Collierville, TN?
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 Collierville 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 Collierville?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Memphis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Collierville.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Collierville 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.
Is Collierville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Shelby 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 Collierville?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportCollierville, 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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