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BLS wage data · May 2025

Dental Assistant Salary in Idaho

Dental Assistants in Idaho earn a median of $45,880 a year, or $22.06 an hour. That ranks Idaho #39 of 50 states and is $2,190 less than the national median.

Median / year
$45,880
Median / hour
$22.06
Employed
2,680
National rank
#39of 50

Pay range in Idaho

10th percentile$37,430
25th percentile$39,800
Median percentile$45,880
75th percentile$57,690
90th percentile$59,740

Dental Assistant pay by Idaho metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Coeur d'Alene, ID$47,710310
Lewiston, ID-WA$47,360100
Boise City, ID$47,2501,000
Idaho Falls, ID$45,110360
Pocatello, ID$44,620160
Twin Falls, ID$44,610200
Logan, UT-ID$35,680270

FAQ

How much does a dental assistant make in Idaho?

The median annual wage is $45,880 ($22.06 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $2,190 below the U.S. median of $48,070.

What do entry-level dental assistants make in Idaho?

The lowest-paid 10% of Idaho dental assistants earned $37,430 or less ($18.00/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do dental assistants earn the most in Idaho?

Coeur d'Alene, ID has the highest metro median at $47,710.

How many dental assistants work in Idaho?

About 2,680 dental assistants were employed in Idaho in May 2025.