Dental Assistants Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $44,360 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $58,870
Employed locally 1,020
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $39,000
    50th (median)
    $44,360
    75th
    $54,250
    90th
    $58,870

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Dental Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,560
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $50,610
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $49,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,370
    Cedar Rapids, IA $48,090
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $47,840

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,390
    Nursing Assistants $38,860
    Medical Assistants $45,020
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,160
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,880
    Phlebotomists $43,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Boise City, ID is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.14 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Boise City, ID is 6.2% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Boise City?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,000.