The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in South Carolina is $45,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,890.
Pay spans roughly $36,920 at the 10th percentile to $58,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.08 per hour. An estimated 5,380 people work as dental assistants in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $45,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.08 |
| 10th percentile | $36,920 |
| 90th percentile | $58,570 |
| Employment | 5,380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.