How much does a dental assistant make in Montana?
$46,680a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Montana. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,340Median: $46,680Highest 10%: $57,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| 25th | $43,820 | $21.07 | |
| Median | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $57,900 | $27.84 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $49,160 |
| Billings, MT | $47,550 |
| Helena, MT | $46,870 |
| Missoula, MT | $46,550 |
| Great Falls, MT | $46,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 32. Nevada | $47,110 |
| 33. Georgia | $46,840 |
| 34. Tennessee | $46,720 |
| 35. Montana | $46,680 |
| 36. Virginia | $46,670 |
| 37. Nebraska | $46,660 |
| 38. Missouri | $45,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $22.44 ($46,680 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $46,680 against $48,070 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Montana rank for dental assistant pay?
Montana ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays dental assistants the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $49,160 a year.
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.