Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Lewiston
The median dental assistant earns $47,360 a year in the Lewiston metro, with the middle half between $45,550 and $60,640.[1]
25th percentile
$45,550
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,360
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,640
Upper end of the middle half
Lewiston runs about 3% higher than the Idaho median and ranks 2nd of 7 Idaho metros. It is about 1% lower than the national median.
Lewiston pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,590 | $37,430 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,550 | $39,800 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,360 | $45,880 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,640 | $57,690 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,110 | $59,740 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,490 | $47,250 | $50,200 |
100
3.64
1.46
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Dental Assistant salary in Lewiston: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Lewiston?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lewiston metro area is $47,360, with the middle half earning between $45,550 and $60,640 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,590 at the 10th percentile to $61,110 at the 90th.
Is Lewiston higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Lewiston runs about 3% higher than the Idaho state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 7 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lewiston compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Lewiston is about 1% 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 Lewiston area?
BLS estimates 100 dental assistants were employed in the Lewiston metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.46, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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