The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA is $43,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,030.
Pay spans roughly $36,450 at the 10th percentile to $55,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.69 per hour. An estimated 320 people work as dental assistants in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA.
| Median (annual) | $43,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.69 |
| 10th percentile | $36,450 |
| 90th percentile | $55,810 |
| Employment | 320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.