Dental Assistant salary in Idaho
What dental assistants earn in Idaho and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,880$22.06 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$39,800 – $57,690Top 10%: $59,740+
Jobs2,6801.25× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Idaho cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $47,250 | $22.72 | 1,000 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $45,110 | $21.69 | 360 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $47,710 | $22.94 | 310 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $44,160 | $21.23 | 300 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $35,680 | $17.15 | 270 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $44,480 | $21.39 | 240 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $44,610 | $21.45 | 200 |
| Pocatello, ID | $44,620 | $21.45 | 160 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $47,360 | $22.77 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Idaho
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $46,680 Virginia · $46,670 Nebraska · $46,660 Missouri · $45,970 Oklahoma · $45,740 Texas · $45,430
Other healthcare salaries in Idaho
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,790 Registered Nurses · $92,460 Nursing Assistants · $38,650 Medical Assistants · $44,700 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,420 Dental Hygienists · $94,650 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,800 Pharmacists · $144,900 Nurse Practitioners · $132,540 Physicians, All Other · $299,340 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,450 Medical Records Specialists · $53,460
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Idaho?
Dental Assistants in Idaho earned a median of $45,880 a year ($22.06 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $39,800 to $57,690.
Where in Idaho do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Idaho, pay was highest in Coeur d'Alene, ID at $47,710.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.