Dental Assistant salary in Utah
What dental assistants earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,760$18.16 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$36,400 – $45,770Top 10%: $47,680+
Jobs6,6401.54× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $38,330 | $18.43 | 2,470 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $36,580 | $17.59 | 1,640 |
| Ogden, UT | $37,300 | $17.93 | 1,120 |
| St. George, UT | $36,350 | $17.48 | 460 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $36,650 | $17.62 | 440 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $35,680 | $17.15 | 270 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $36,640 | $17.61 | 260 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New Mexico · $44,400 Louisiana · $44,090 Arkansas · $42,830 Mississippi · $39,160 Alabama · $39,080 West Virginia · $37,960
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Nursing Assistants · $39,840 Medical Assistants · $45,360 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Dental Hygienists · $91,120 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,770
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Utah?
Dental Assistants in Utah earned a median of $37,760 a year ($18.16 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $36,400 to $45,770.
Where in Utah do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Utah, pay was highest in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT at $38,330.
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.