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Dental Assistants Salaries in Birmingham, AL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $20.74 – $22.81
Average Annual Pay
Range: $43,139 – $47,453
Dental Assistants outside Birmingham, AL
Alabama, AL
Lower than Dental Assistants in Birmingham, AL
Anniston-Oxford, AL
Lower than Dental Assistants in Birmingham, AL
Auburn-Opelika, AL
Lower than Dental Assistants in Birmingham, AL
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
Lower than Dental Assistants in Birmingham, AL
Decatur, AL
Lower than Dental Assistants in Birmingham, AL
Dothan, AL
Lower than Dental Assistants in Birmingham, AL
How much do Dental Assistants make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$18.51/hr
Range: $17.63 - $19.39
Annual Rate
$38,502
Range: $36,668 - $40,335
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.78/hr
Range: $20.74 - $22.81
Annual Rate
$45,296
Range: $43,139 - $47,453
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.05/hr
Range: $23.85 - $26.23
Annual Rate
$52,090
Range: $49,610 - $54,571
Dental Assistants job description
Dental Assistants professionals play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing essential medical services and patient care. They work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and private practices to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- •Provide direct patient care and medical services
- •Document patient information and treatment plans
- •Collaborate with healthcare team members
- •Follow medical protocols and safety procedures
- •Maintain medical equipment and supplies
- •Stay current with medical advancements and certifications
- •Medical knowledge and clinical skills
- •Patient care and communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Critical thinking and problem-solving
- •Compassion and empathy
- •Time management
- •Required certifications or licenses
- •Relevant education or degree
- •Clinical experience preferred
- •Background check and health screening
