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Dental Assistant Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$44,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.63/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
630
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,538 #33 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in Wyoming, explained

Dental assistants in Wyoming earn a median of $44,990 per year ($21.63 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $35,530, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $57,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $44,990 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $44,990 is worth about $48,538 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #33 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,530
$17.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,990
$21.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,110
$27.46/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $44,990 $48,538 —
Colorado $48,340 $46,908 −$3,350
South Dakota $47,900 $54,072 −$2,910
Montana $46,680 $49,321 −$1,690
Nebraska $46,660 $51,785 −$1,670
Idaho $45,880 $48,045 −$890
Utah $37,760 $38,194 +$7,230

Dental Assistant in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in Wyoming?

Dental assistants in Wyoming earn a median of $44,990 per year ($21.63 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay dental assistants well?

At $44,990, Wyoming pays 6% below the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 630 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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