Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Coeur d'Alene
The median dental assistant earns $47,710 a year in the Coeur d'Alene metro, with the middle half between $46,020 and $53,560.[1]
25th percentile
$46,020
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,710
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$53,560
Upper end of the middle half
Coeur d'Alene runs about 4% higher than the Idaho median and ranks 1st of 7 Idaho metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Coeur d'Alene pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,410 | $37,430 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,020 | $39,800 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,710 | $45,880 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $53,560 | $57,690 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,740 | $59,740 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,890 | $47,250 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Coeur d'Alene: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Coeur d'Alene?
The median dental assistant salary in the Coeur d'Alene metro area is $47,710, with the middle half earning between $46,020 and $53,560 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,410 at the 10th percentile to $61,740 at the 90th.
Is Coeur d'Alene higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene runs about 4% higher than the Idaho state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 7 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Coeur d'Alene compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Coeur d'Alene is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Coeur d'Alene area?
BLS estimates 310 dental assistants were employed in the Coeur d'Alene metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.73, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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