The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Auburn-Opelika, AL is $35,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,140.
Pay spans roughly $27,610 at the 10th percentile to $48,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.29 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as dental assistants in Auburn-Opelika, AL.
| Median (annual) | $35,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.29 |
| 10th percentile | $27,610 |
| 90th percentile | $48,350 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.