Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Alabama

Statewide Alabama figures for dental assistants.

Alabama median

$39,080

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Alabama range

$36,190–$47,100

vs. national

-19%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Alabama

13 employers have 19 open dental assistant roles in Alabama, led by Heartland Dental with 6 openings.

Heartland Dental6 open Aspen Dental2 open Affordable Dentures & Implants1 open Aria Care Partners1 open East Limestone Family Dental1 open Hassan Dentistry1 open Humphries Family Dental1 open Huntsville Periodontal and Implant Specialists1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Alabama

Birmingham (4)Huntsville (2)Madison (1)Mobile

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Alabama hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Alabama right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 19 live dental assistant openings in Alabama. They come from 13 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Alabama?

The Alabama median for dental assistants is $39,080 a year, -19% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Alabama?

The Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Alabama. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Alabama requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Alabama?

The Alabama listings currently come from 13 employers, including Heartland Dental (6), Aspen Dental (2), and Affordable Dentures & Implants (1). 10 other employers have openings too.

05Which Alabama cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Alabama listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Birmingham (4), Huntsville (2), and Madison (1).