The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Charleston-North Charleston, SC is $46,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,890.
Pay spans roughly $39,280 at the 10th percentile to $58,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.52 per hour. An estimated 1,100 people work as dental assistants in Charleston-North Charleston, SC.
| Median (annual) | $46,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.52 |
| 10th percentile | $39,280 |
| 90th percentile | $58,620 |
| Employment | 1,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.