Can A Dental Assistant Afford Rent in Dyersburg, TN?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.3% of gross income.

Dyersburg rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Tennessee state estimate).

Dyersburg median rent
$757/mo
Dental Assistant salary (Tennessee)
$44,675/yr
Rent as % of income
20.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,723, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,117/mo in rent. Dyersburg's median rent of $757 leaves roughly $360/mo of headroom under that threshold. A dental assistant works roughly 35.2 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a dental assistant salary

Dental assistant pay sits near the US median household income. At the national-average dental-assistant salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,214 a month in rent, which is achievable in most lower- and mid-cost metros.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a dental assistant afford rent in Dyersburg, TN?

Median rent in Dyersburg is $757 a month. A typical dental assistant in Tennessee earns about $44,675 a year, which makes that rent 20.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a dental assistant afford in Dyersburg?

Using the 30% rule, a dental assistant salary in Tennessee (~$44,675/yr) supports up to $1,117 a month in rent. Dyersburg's current median rent is $757/mo, which leaves a $360/mo buffer.

How many hours does a dental assistant work to cover rent in Dyersburg?

At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a dental assistant in Tennessee works roughly 35.2 hours a month to cover Dyersburg's median rent of $757.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Tennessee state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Dyersburg, TN. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.