UT · Millcreek · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Millcreek, UT

Pay for dental assistants in the Millcreek area centers on $18.45 per hour, or about $38,370 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.68 and the upper quarter over $22.30. That ranks 313th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 333rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Millcreek and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Millcreek.

Open Dental Assistant roles near Millcreek

Roles in other cities of the Salt Lake City-Murray area.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Taylorsville, UT

$18.00–$21.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012530
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Salt Lake City, UT

$19.00–$26.50/ hour
  • Salt Lake Modern Dentistry
  • Req 112287
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · West Jordan, UT

$19.00–$26.50/ hour
  • West Jordan Modern Dentistry and Orthodo
  • Req 112332
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring dental assistants near Millcreek

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental3$21
PDS Health2$22.75

Dental Assistant pay in Millcreek, UT

The metro median is 3% above the Utah statewide median of $17.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,330 dental assistants employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.48$36,36023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.68$36,77022% below U.S. median
Median$18.45$38,37019% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.30$46,3802% below U.S. median
Top 10%$23.14$48,1302% above U.S. median

How Millcreek ranks

  • 313th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 333rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Utah 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 Millcreek

  • Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.45 median hour buys what $18.29 buys at the national price level, 20% 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 Millcreek paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$664
  • Per year: $33,210
  • Per month: $2,768

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Salt Lake County

HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Salt Lake County (5 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Murray, UT4 mi$18.45/hr50,817
Taylorsville, UT7 mi$18.45/hr57,819
Lehi, UT19 mi$17.91/hr93,446
Saratoga Springs, UT24 mi$17.91/hr57,411
Eagle Mountain, UT28 mi$17.91/hr60,575

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License and tax basics in Utah

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Utah 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 Millcreek, UT?

Dental Assistants in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $18.45 per hour, about $38,370 a year. The middle half earn between $17.68 and $22.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Millcreek a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?

Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 333rd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 313th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental assistants in Millcreek?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Millcreek.

Do I need a Utah license to work in Millcreek as a dental assistant?

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Millcreek in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Salt Lake County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportMillcreek, UT · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • PDS HealthWest Jordan, UT · 2 postings$22.75/ hr$19–$26
  • Aspen DentalTaylorsville, UT · 4 postings$20.25/ hr$17–$24
  • Smile BrandsWest Valley, UT · 3 postings$19.00/ hr$17–$20

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$19.50High$25

9 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Utah, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 Dental Assistant roles

  1. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $18.00–$21.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Taylorsville, UT · posted 9 days ago
  2. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $19.00–$26.50/ hour
    PDS Health · Salt Lake City, UT · posted 16 days ago

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