Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Twin Falls
The median dental assistant earns $44,610 a year in the Twin Falls metro, with the middle half between $38,070 and $45,520.[1]
25th percentile
$38,070
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,610
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$45,520
Upper end of the middle half
Twin Falls runs about 3% lower than the Idaho median and ranks 6th of 7 Idaho metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Twin Falls pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,480 | $37,430 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,070 | $39,800 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,610 | $45,880 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $45,520 | $57,690 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $55,850 | $59,740 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,730 | $47,250 | $50,200 |
200
4.06
1.63
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Dental Assistant salary in Twin Falls: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Twin Falls?
The median dental assistant salary in the Twin Falls metro area is $44,610, with the middle half earning between $38,070 and $45,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,480 at the 10th percentile to $55,850 at the 90th.
Is Twin Falls higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Twin Falls runs about 3% lower than the Idaho state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 7 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Twin Falls compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls area?
BLS estimates 200 dental assistants were employed in the Twin Falls metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.63, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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