Dental Assistants Salary in Montana
Dental Assistants in Montana earn a median of $46,680 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340; the top 10% earn over $57,900. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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Dental Assistants pay in Montana
How much do dental assistants make in Montana?
The median is $46,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340 and the top 10% earn over $57,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.