Dental Assistants Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $46,280 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $57,630
Employed locally 190
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $45,050
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $57,630

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Dental Assistants salary is 35% 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
    Helena, MT $45,300
    Great Falls, MT $43,620
    Binghamton, NY $42,450
    Sumter, SC $40,890

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,280
    Nursing Assistants$40,390
    Medical Assistants$45,850
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,350
    Medical Equipment Preparers$39,160
    Pharmacy Aides$34,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Missoula, MT is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.02 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Missoula, MT is 2.2% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,050.