The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Tuscaloosa, AL is $36,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,920.
Pay spans roughly $28,640 at the 10th percentile to $46,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.65 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as dental assistants in Tuscaloosa, AL.
| Median (annual) | $36,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.65 |
| 10th percentile | $28,640 |
| 90th percentile | $46,830 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.