Dental Assistants Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,500 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $50,760
Employed locally 90
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $44,500
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $50,760

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,210
    Nursing Assistants$37,910
    Psychiatric Aides$34,200
    Medical Assistants$45,220
    Phlebotomists$39,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southwest Montana is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.81 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southwest Montana is 5.9% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.