Dental Assistants Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $45,300 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $55,870
Employed locally 150
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $41,420
    50th (median)
    $45,300
    75th
    $46,310
    90th
    $55,870

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Dental Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Great Falls, MT $43,620
    Binghamton, NY $42,450
    Sumter, SC $40,890

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,450
    Nursing Assistants$40,640
    Medical Assistants$43,720
    Psychiatric Aides$47,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Helena, MT is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.13 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Helena, MT is 4.2% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,420.