Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Bozeman
The median dental assistant earns $49,160 a year in the Bozeman metro, with the middle half between $47,000 and $55,790.[1]
25th percentile
$47,000
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,160
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$55,790
Upper end of the middle half
Bozeman runs about 5% higher than the Montana median and ranks 1st of 5 Montana metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Bozeman pay range vs. Montana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Montana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,490 | $37,340 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,000 | $43,820 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,160 | $46,680 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $55,790 | $49,920 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,840 | $57,900 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $50,500 | $47,180 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Bozeman: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Bozeman?
The median dental assistant salary in the Bozeman metro area is $49,160, with the middle half earning between $47,000 and $55,790 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $44,490 at the 10th percentile to $56,840 at the 90th.
Is Bozeman higher or lower than the rest of Montana?
Bozeman runs about 5% higher than the Montana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 5 Montana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bozeman compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Bozeman is about 2% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Bozeman area?
BLS estimates 190 dental assistants were employed in the Bozeman metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.03, so the role is close to the national average.
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