Dental Assistant Salary in Tennessee

Median pay for Dental Assistants in Tennessee, compared with the national median.

Salary at a glance

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Median annual salary for Dental Assistant

$46,720

Mean annual

$49,670

Median hourly

$22

Typical range

$44,440 – $59,270

25th–75th percentile

Employed in US

7,420

Estimate

Reference year

2025

BLS OEWS — May 2025

Based on BLS OEWS — May 2025 data.Wages are estimates; actual pay varies by employer, experience and location.

The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,070. That's $1,350 below the national median.

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