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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Helena, MT
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Great Falls, MT
The median dental assistant pay in the Great Falls area is $20.97 per hour ($43,620 a year), with the typical range running from $18.53 to $21.89. That ranks 275th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 255th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Great Falls.
- $20.97median pay per hour, Great Falls
- $19–$22typical range per hour
- 120dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Great Falls, MT
The metro median is 5% below the Montana statewide median of $22.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dental assistants employed in the Great Falls metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.38).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.14 | $35,650 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.53 | $38,540 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.97 | $43,620 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.89 | $45,530 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $25.58 | $53,210 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Great Falls ranks
- 275th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 255th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 5 Montana 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 Great Falls
- Overall prices in Great Falls run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.97 median hour buys what $21.65 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$755
- Per year: $37,746
- Per month: $3,146
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Great Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Cascade County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Cascade County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 126 mi | $23.16/hr | 57,894 |
| Missoula, MT | 135 mi | $22.25/hr | 78,204 |
| Billings, MT | 176 mi | $22.26/hr | 121,483 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 256 mi | $21.15/hr | 57,355 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 277 mi | $22.95/hr | 108,267 |
| Spokane, WA | 286 mi | $22.95/hr | 230,609 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Montana · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Montana
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Montana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Great Falls, MT?
Dental Assistants in the Great Falls metro area have a median pay of $20.97 per hour, about $43,620 a year. The middle half earn between $18.53 and $21.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Great Falls a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Great Falls ranks 255th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 275th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Montana license to work in Great Falls as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Great Falls in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Cascade County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Great Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 8 postings$27.51/ hr$22–$32
- Aspen DentalBismarck, ND · 3 postings$27.50/ hr$25–$35
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2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$22.00High$31
976 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in the US, 464 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Dental Assistant roles
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