How much does a dental assistant make in Utah?
$37,760a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Utah. That is $18.15 an hour or $3,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.15
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,380Median: $37,760Highest 10%: $47,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 75th | $45,770 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $47,680 | $22.92 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $38,330 |
| Ogden, UT | $37,300 |
| Provo, UT | $36,580 |
| St. George, UT | $36,350 |
| Logan, UT | $35,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 47. Mississippi | $39,160 |
| 48. Alabama | $39,080 |
| 49. West Virginia | $37,960 |
| 50. Utah | $37,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $18.15 ($37,760 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $37,760 against $48,070 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Utah rank for dental assistant pay?
Utah ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Utah pays dental assistants the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $38,330 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.