Dental Assistants salary
in Knoxville, TN
- Middle 50%
- $45,220–$59,710
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #184 of 338
Dental Assistants in the Knoxville, TN metro earn a median of $46,790 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,030 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $48,070 and in line with the TN statewide median of $46,720. It ranks #184 of 338 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,030 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Dental Assistants pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $48,540 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $48,200 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $46,360 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $46,050 |
| Johnson City, TN | $45,540 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $45,530 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $45,440 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $45,110 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Dental Assistants. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED HEALTHCARE JOBS IN KNOXVILLE
- Registered Nursesmedian $77,240 · 9,500 jobs
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesmedian $57,960 · 2,650 jobs
- Nursing Assistantsmedian $38,000 · 3,860 jobs
- Nurse Practitionersmedian $109,740 · 1,630 jobs
- Medical Assistantsmedian $38,880 · 2,550 jobs
- Pharmacy Techniciansmedian $38,270 · 1,500 jobs
Questions
What is the average Dental Assistants salary in Knoxville?
The BLS median is $46,790 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,030 jobs pay between $45,220 and $59,710. The 10th percentile is $37,810 and the 90th is $60,140.
Is Knoxville a high-paying metro for Dental Assistants?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $48,070 and in line with the TN statewide median of $46,720. It ranks #184 of 338 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Dental Assistants make an hour in Knoxville?
About $22.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $46,790 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.74–$28.71 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.