Dental Assistants Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $48,170 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $60,590
Employed locally 180
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $48,170
    75th
    $49,290
    90th
    $60,590

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Dental Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Billings, MT $46,310
    Missoula, MT $46,280
    Helena, MT $45,300
    Great Falls, MT $43,620
    Binghamton, NY $42,450
    Sumter, SC $40,890

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,900
    Nursing Assistants$45,920
    Medical Assistants$47,040
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40,180
    Massage Therapists$53,970
    Physical Therapist Assistants$66,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Bozeman, MT is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.33 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Bozeman, MT is 1.8% above 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.