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Dental Assistant Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$45,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.06/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
2,680
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,045 #35 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in Idaho, explained

Dental assistants in Idaho earn a median of $45,880 per year ($22.06 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $37,430, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $59,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $45,880 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $45,880 is worth about $48,045 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #35 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,430
$18.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,880
$22.06/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,740
$28.72/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $45,880 $48,045 —
Oregon $59,490 $57,556 −$13,610
Washington $58,090 $54,283 −$12,210
Nevada $47,110 $47,120 −$1,230
Montana $46,680 $49,321 −$800
Wyoming $44,990 $48,538 +$890
Utah $37,760 $38,194 +$8,120

Dental Assistant in Idaho: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in Idaho?

Dental assistants in Idaho earn a median of $45,880 per year ($22.06 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does Idaho pay dental assistants well?

At $45,880, Idaho pays 5% below the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 2,680 work in the state.

Dental Assistant salary in other states

Minnesota · $65,270 District of Columbia · $60,580 Maine · $60,070 New Hampshire · $59,530 Oregon · $59,490 Washington · $58,090 Massachusetts · $57,980 North Dakota · $57,770 Alaska · $57,710 Connecticut · $56,850 Vermont · $52,760 North Carolina · $50,380

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