Dental Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Dental Assistants in South Carolina earn a median of $47,320 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,530
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,070; the top 10% earn over $58,480. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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Dental Assistants pay in South Carolina
How much do dental assistants make in South Carolina?
The median is $47,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,070 and the top 10% earn over $58,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.