The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Knoxville, TN is $46,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,040.
Pay spans roughly $37,010 at the 10th percentile to $56,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.16 per hour. An estimated 780 people work as dental assistants in Knoxville, TN.
| Median (annual) | $46,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,040 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.16 |
| 10th percentile | $37,010 |
| 90th percentile | $56,490 |
| Employment | 780 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.