Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Great Falls
The median dental assistant earns $46,360 a year in the Great Falls metro, with the middle half between $43,820 and $47,420.[1]
25th percentile
$43,820
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,360
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,420
Upper end of the middle half
Great Falls runs about the same as the Montana median and ranks 5th of 5 Montana metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Great Falls pay range vs. Montana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Montana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,100 | $37,340 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $43,820 | $43,820 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,360 | $46,680 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,420 | $49,920 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $55,700 | $57,900 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,700 | $47,180 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Great Falls: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Great Falls?
The median dental assistant salary in the Great Falls metro area is $46,360, with the middle half earning between $43,820 and $47,420 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $55,700 at the 90th.
Is Great Falls higher or lower than the rest of Montana?
Great Falls runs about the same as the Montana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 5 Montana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Great Falls compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Great Falls is about 4% 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 Great Falls area?
BLS estimates 120 dental assistants were employed in the Great Falls metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.27, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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