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Dental Assistants Salary in Georgia

Dental Assistants in Georgia earn a median $46,840 a year, 3% below the U.S. median.

Median in GA
$46,840 a year
U.S. median
$48,070 a year
Employment
10,540
Location quotient
0.86
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Georgia

10%: $36,410Median: $46,84090%: $57,710
Median (50%)
$46,840 · $22.52 an hour
Mean (average)
$46,870 · $22.53 an hour (estimate error ±1.5%)
10th percentile
$36,410 · $17.51 an hour
25th percentile
$40,270 · $19.36 an hour
75th percentile
$48,960 · $23.54 an hour
90th percentile
$57,710 · $27.75 an hour
Employment
10,540 (estimate error ±4.8%)
Jobs per 1,000
2.16
Location quotient
0.86 (1.00 = national share)

Dental Assistants pay by metro area in Georgia

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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AreaMedian wageEmployment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,2106,700
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area$46,500310
Chattanooga, TN-GA$46,360670
Rome, GA$45,870110
Gainesville, GA$45,850220
Savannah, GA$45,710380
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area$45,320320
Hinesville, GA$44,15070
Warner Robins, GA$44,030180
Athens-Clarke County, GA$43,970160
Macon-Bibb County, GA$43,920200
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA$43,820140
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$43,790670
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area$43,790190
Valdosta, GA$43,380120
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area$43,290160
Albany, GA$42,820110
Columbus, GA-AL$42,050260
Dalton, GA$37,530180

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Frequently asked questions

How much do dental assistants make in Georgia?
The median wage for dental assistants in Georgia is $46,840 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 10,540 jobs in the state.
Where in Georgia do dental assistants earn the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $47,210 a year.