Dental Assistants Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $37,300 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $29,810
90th percentile $56,080
Employed locally 180
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,810
    25th
    $35,640
    50th (median)
    $37,300
    75th
    $44,490
    90th
    $56,080

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Assistants salary is 42% 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 Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,860
    Nursing Assistants $34,900
    Medical Assistants $38,050
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,610
    Medical Equipment Preparers $35,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Pocatello, ID is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.76 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Pocatello, ID is 21.1% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,810 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,640.