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Dental Assistant Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$22.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,720/year ($3,310/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,420 Dental Assistant jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Dental Assistant salary of $46,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $39,720 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,426 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,574 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,720 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,310 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Tennessee?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Tennessee is $46,720 per year ($22.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,440 and $59,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $46,720, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $39,720 per year ($3,310 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 7,420 Dental Assistant jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.