Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Missoula
The median dental assistant earns $46,550 a year in the Missoula metro, with the middle half between $44,830 and $49,070.[1]
25th percentile
$44,830
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,550
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$49,070
Upper end of the middle half
Missoula runs about the same as the Montana median and ranks 4th of 5 Montana metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Missoula pay range vs. Montana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Montana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,910 | $37,340 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,830 | $43,820 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,550 | $46,680 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $49,070 | $49,920 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,200 | $57,900 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,500 | $47,180 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Missoula: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Missoula?
The median dental assistant salary in the Missoula metro area is $46,550, with the middle half earning between $44,830 and $49,070 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,910 at the 10th percentile to $56,200 at the 90th.
Is Missoula higher or lower than the rest of Montana?
Missoula runs about the same as the Montana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 5 Montana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Missoula compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Missoula is about 3% 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 Missoula area?
BLS estimates 210 dental assistants were employed in the Missoula metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.26, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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