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Dental Assistant Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$37,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.16/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
6,640
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$38,194 #50 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in Utah, explained

Dental assistants in Utah earn a median of $37,760 per year ($18.16 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $35,380, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $47,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $37,760 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $37,760 is worth about $38,194 in national buying power — ranking Utah #50 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,380
$17.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$37,760
$18.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$47,680
$22.92/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $37,760 $38,194 —
Arizona $49,000 $48,671 −$11,240
Colorado $48,340 $46,908 −$10,580
Nevada $47,110 $47,120 −$9,350
Idaho $45,880 $48,045 −$8,120
Wyoming $44,990 $48,538 −$7,230
New Mexico $44,400 $48,150 −$6,640

Dental Assistant in Utah: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in Utah?

Dental assistants in Utah earn a median of $37,760 per year ($18.16 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does Utah pay dental assistants well?

At $37,760, Utah pays 21% below the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 6,640 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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