Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Ogden
The median dental assistant earns $37,300 a year in the Ogden metro, with the middle half between $36,760 and $43,650.[1]
25th percentile
$36,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$37,300
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$43,650
Upper end of the middle half
Ogden runs about 1% lower than the Utah median and ranks 2nd of 5 Utah metros. It is about 22% lower than the national median.
Ogden pay range vs. Utah and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Utah annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,700 | $35,380 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,760 | $36,400 | $44,340 |
| Median | $37,300 | $37,760 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $43,650 | $45,770 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $47,030 | $47,680 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $39,950 | $40,550 | $50,200 |
1,120
4.12
1.65
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Dental Assistant salary in Ogden: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Ogden?
The median dental assistant salary in the Ogden metro area is $37,300, with the middle half earning between $36,760 and $43,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $31,700 at the 10th percentile to $47,030 at the 90th.
Is Ogden higher or lower than the rest of Utah?
Ogden runs about 1% lower than the Utah state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 5 Utah metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Ogden compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Ogden is about 22% 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 Ogden area?
BLS estimates 1,120 dental assistants were employed in the Ogden metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.65, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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