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How much does a dental assistant make in Missoula?

$46,550a year

Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Missoula, MT metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.

Hourly
$22.38
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
221 of 388
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,910Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $56,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,910$18.71
25th$44,830$21.55
Median$46,550$22.38
75th$49,070$23.59
90th$56,200$27.02

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for dental assistants.

Bozeman, MT$49,160
Billings, MT$47,550
Helena, MT$46,870
Great Falls, MT$46,360
Dental Assistant salary in Montana Dental Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Missoula

Same field, median yearly pay.

Medical Assistant$46,520
Medical Equipment Preparer$46,080
Healthcare Support Worker$41,300
Nursing Assistant$38,550
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$38,520
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$38,050
Salaries for every job in Missoula, MT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Missoula?

The median hourly pay in the Missoula, MT metro area is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).

Do dental assistants make more in Missoula than the national average?

No: $46,550 against $48,070 nationally, 3% less.

How does Missoula compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $46,680, so Missoula pays 0% more.

Where does Missoula rank for dental assistant pay?

221 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Missoula?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,200 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.