PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Idaho Falls, ID
$17.00–$20.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Idaho Falls, ID
Pay for dental assistants in the Idaho Falls area centers on $18.06 per hour, or about $37,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.46 and the upper quarter over $21.93. That ranks 330th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 329th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Idaho Falls. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Idaho Falls.
- $18.06median pay per hour, Idaho Falls
- $17–$22typical range per hour
- 370dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% below the Idaho statewide median of $18.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 370 dental assistants employed in the Idaho Falls metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.88).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.72 | $30,620 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.46 | $36,320 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.06 | $37,560 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.93 | $45,610 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.54 | $46,880 | 1% below U.S. median |
How Idaho Falls ranks
- 330th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 329th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Idaho metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Idaho Falls
- Overall prices in Idaho Falls run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.06 median hour buys what $19.13 buys at the national price level, 16% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Idaho Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$650
- Per year: $32,508
- Per month: $2,709
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Idaho Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello, ID | 48 mi | $17.93/hr | 58,231 |
| Logan, UT | 121 mi | $17.52/hr | 56,770 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 138 mi | $18.17/hr | 55,589 |
| Ogden, UT | 156 mi | $18.38/hr | 88,656 |
| Bozeman, MT | 159 mi | $23.16/hr | 57,894 |
| Layton, UT | 167 mi | $18.38/hr | 84,348 |
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License and tax basics in Idaho
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Idaho Falls, ID?
Dental Assistants in the Idaho Falls metro area have a median pay of $18.06 per hour, about $37,560 a year. The middle half earn between $17.46 and $21.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Idaho Falls a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Idaho Falls ranks 329th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 330th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Idaho Falls?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Idaho Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Idaho Falls.
Do I need a Idaho license to work in Idaho Falls as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Idaho Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthBoise, ID · 2 postings$22.88/ hr$19–$27
- Aspen DentalNampa, ID · 5 postings$20.00/ hr$17–$27
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
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2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$22.50High$27
7 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Idaho, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental Assistant - Entry LevelPermanent$17.00–$20.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$19.25–$26.75/ hour
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