Dental Assistant salary in Montana
What dental assistants earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,680$22.44 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$43,820 – $49,920Top 10%: $57,900+
Jobs1,4501.14× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $47,550 | $22.86 | 330 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $45,460 | $21.85 | 290 |
| Missoula, MT | $46,550 | $22.38 | 210 |
| Bozeman, MT | $49,160 | $23.63 | 190 |
| Helena, MT | $46,870 | $22.53 | 130 |
| Great Falls, MT | $46,360 | $22.29 | 120 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $45,820 | $22.03 | 100 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $44,090 | $21.20 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $47,320 Nevada · $47,110 Georgia · $46,840 Tennessee · $46,720 Virginia · $46,670 Nebraska · $46,660
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Pharmacists · $142,080 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440 Emergency Medical Technicians · $36,140
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Montana?
Dental Assistants in Montana earned a median of $46,680 a year ($22.44 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $43,820 to $49,920.
Where in Montana do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Bozeman, MT at $49,160.
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.