Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Boise City
The median dental assistant earns $47,250 a year in the Boise City metro, with the middle half between $45,640 and $59,680.[1]
25th percentile
$45,640
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,250
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,680
Upper end of the middle half
Boise City runs about 3% higher than the Idaho median and ranks 3rd of 7 Idaho metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Boise City pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,710 | $37,430 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,640 | $39,800 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,250 | $45,880 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,680 | $57,690 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,600 | $59,740 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $50,480 | $47,250 | $50,200 |
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2.56
1.03
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Dental Assistant salary in Boise City: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Boise City?
The median dental assistant salary in the Boise City metro area is $47,250, with the middle half earning between $45,640 and $59,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,710 at the 10th percentile to $60,600 at the 90th.
Is Boise City higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Boise City runs about 3% higher than the Idaho state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 7 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Boise City compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Boise City is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Boise City area?
BLS estimates 1,000 dental assistants were employed in the Boise City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.03, so the role is close to the national average.
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