Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Helena
The median dental assistant earns $46,870 a year in the Helena metro, with the middle half between $45,970 and $48,060.[1]
25th percentile
$45,970
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,870
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,060
Upper end of the middle half
Helena runs about the same as the Montana median and ranks 3rd of 5 Montana metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Helena pay range vs. Montana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Montana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,860 | $37,340 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,970 | $43,820 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,870 | $46,680 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,060 | $49,920 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,420 | $57,900 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $46,910 | $47,180 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Helena: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Helena?
The median dental assistant salary in the Helena metro area is $46,870, with the middle half earning between $45,970 and $48,060 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,860 at the 10th percentile to $56,420 at the 90th.
Is Helena higher or lower than the rest of Montana?
Helena runs about the same as the Montana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 5 Montana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Helena compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Helena is about 2% 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 Helena area?
BLS estimates 130 dental assistants were employed in the Helena metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.17, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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