Dental Assistants Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $43,620 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.97
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $53,200
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $38,540
    50th (median)
    $43,620
    75th
    $45,520
    90th
    $53,200

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Bozeman, MT $48,170
    Billings, MT $46,310
    Missoula, MT $46,280
    Helena, MT $45,300
    Binghamton, NY $42,450
    Sumter, SC $40,890

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,990
    Nursing Assistants $38,200
    Medical Assistants $44,460
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Great Falls, MT is $20.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.78 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Great Falls, MT is 7.8% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,540.