Dental salaries in Alabama
The modeled median general dentist in Alabama earns about $153,860; dental hygienists earn about $61,160 ($29.41/hr).
Pay for the core dental roles in Alabama. Where a role shows “Verified · BLS” the figure is the official OEWS May 2025 state survey value; roles labeled “Modeled estimate” are scaled from verified national medians.
Alabama pays roughly 10% below the national median of $170,950.
Alabama pays roughly 38% below the national median of $98,100.
Alabama pays roughly 19% below the national median of $48,070.
Dentist pay distribution — Alabama (modeled)
Modeled percentiles for general dentists. Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $77,630 |
| 25th percentilei | $106,216est. |
| Median (50th)i | $153,860 |
| 75th percentilei | $237,491est. |
| 90th percentilei | $287,670 |
| Mean (average)i | $172,220 |
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Dental pay in Alabama varies by role and metro. Use the metro selector below to compare Anniston, Auburn, Birmingham, and more.
More dental roles in Alabama
Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection, so Alabama reads as a full salary market.
Clinical dentists
Dental specialists
Hygiene & assisting
Practice operations
Lab & support
Modeled local estimates for Alabama: the national figure for each role scaled by the local labor-cost index, projected to 2026. Clearly labeled estimates — submit your salary to help sharpen them.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in Alabama?
The modeled median general dentist in Alabama earns about $153,860, derived from verified national BLS data and Alabama's labor-cost index.
How much do dental hygienists make in Alabama?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in Alabama earns about $61,160 ($29.41/hr).
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