Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Idaho Falls
The median dental assistant earns $45,110 a year in the Idaho Falls metro, with the middle half between $38,770 and $46,210.[1]
25th percentile
$38,770
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,110
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,210
Upper end of the middle half
Idaho Falls runs about 2% lower than the Idaho median and ranks 4th of 7 Idaho metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Idaho Falls pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,450 | $37,430 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,770 | $39,800 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,110 | $45,880 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,210 | $57,690 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,240 | $59,740 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,060 | $47,250 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Idaho Falls: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Idaho Falls?
The median dental assistant salary in the Idaho Falls metro area is $45,110, with the middle half earning between $38,770 and $46,210 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,450 at the 10th percentile to $58,240 at the 90th.
Is Idaho Falls higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls runs about 2% lower than the Idaho state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 7 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Idaho Falls compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Idaho Falls is about 6% 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 Idaho Falls area?
BLS estimates 360 dental assistants were employed in the Idaho Falls metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.78, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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