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Dental Assistants Salary in Idaho

Dental Assistants in Idaho earn a median of $45,880 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$45,880
vs. U.S. median
−5% ($48,070)
Rank among states
39 of 50
Jobs in the state
2,680

Pay range in Idaho

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,430; the top 10% earn over $59,740. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.

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Dental Assistants pay in Idaho

How much do dental assistants make in Idaho?

The median is $45,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,430 and the top 10% earn over $59,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Idaho a good state for dental assistants?

On pay alone it ranks 39 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses