Idaho Dental Assistant Salary

In 2012, the Idaho Department of Labor estimated that 1,888 dental assistants were gainfully employed in the state. By 2022, this number should climb to approximately 2,157. In effect, dental assistants entering into the field could access roughly 27 annual job openings through 2022.

To illustrate current dental assistant salaries in Idaho, here are the average salary percentiles for this occupation as determined by the State’s Department of Labor:

• 25^th Percentile: $25,590/yr.
• Median Percentile: $30,530/yr.
• 75^th Percentile: $35,860/yr.
• 90^th Percentile: $41,010/yr.

Admittedly, some dental assistants work on a temporary or short-term basis. Therefore, here are the average monthly wage percentiles for this occupation as determined by the US Department of Labor:

• 25^th Percentile: $2,132/mo.
• Median Percentile: $2,544/mo.
• 75^th Percentile: $2,988/mo.
• 90^th Percentile: $3,417/mo.

Most dental assistants that work part-time typically earn hourly wages as oppose to annual salaries. As such, here are average hourly wage percentiles for this occupation as determined by the US Department of Labor:

• 25^th Percentile: $12.30/hr.
• Median Percentile: $14.68/hr.
• 75^th Percentile: $17.24/hr.
• 90^th Percentile: $19.72/hr.

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Regional Salary and Wage Differentiation for Dental Assistants in Idaho

Local economies in Idaho often influence salary and wage outlooks for dental assistants. Consequently, an employee’s geographic worksite may contribute to their potential income capacity. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics provides the following table to exhibit regional pay expectations for dental assistants in 2013: