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Dental Assistant Salary in Alabama (2026)
$18.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,817/year ($2,651/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,740 Dental Assistant jobs in Alabama (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Dental Assistant salary of $39,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,817 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $39,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,510 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,990 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,764 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,817 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,651 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Alabama?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Alabama is $39,080 per year ($18.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,190 and $47,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $39,080, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $31,817 per year ($2,651 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 3,740 Dental Assistant jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.