Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Pocatello
The median dental assistant earns $44,620 a year in the Pocatello metro, with the middle half between $37,530 and $45,290.[1]
25th percentile
$37,530
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,620
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$45,290
Upper end of the middle half
Pocatello runs about 3% lower than the Idaho median and ranks 5th of 7 Idaho metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Pocatello pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,020 | $37,430 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,530 | $39,800 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,620 | $45,880 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $45,290 | $57,690 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,740 | $59,740 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,830 | $47,250 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Pocatello: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Pocatello?
The median dental assistant salary in the Pocatello metro area is $44,620, with the middle half earning between $37,530 and $45,290 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,020 at the 10th percentile to $57,740 at the 90th.
Is Pocatello higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Pocatello runs about 3% lower than the Idaho state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 7 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Pocatello compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Pocatello is about 7% 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 Pocatello area?
BLS estimates 160 dental assistants were employed in the Pocatello metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.67, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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