PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Salt Lake City, UT
$19.00–$26.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
Pay for dental assistants in the Salt Lake City 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. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Salt Lake City. The free report below lists employers near Salt Lake City and what they pay.
- $18.45median pay per hour, Salt Lake City
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 2,330dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.48 | $36,360 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.68 | $36,770 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.45 | $38,370 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.30 | $46,380 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.14 | $48,130 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City
- 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 Salt Lake City 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | 7 mi | $18.45/hr | 138,144 |
| Millcreek, UT | 8 mi | $18.45/hr | 64,217 |
| Layton, UT | 21 mi | $18.38/hr | 84,348 |
| Lehi, UT | 25 mi | $17.91/hr | 93,446 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 30 mi | $17.91/hr | 57,411 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Utah · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
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 Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Salt Lake City. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Salt Lake City.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Salt Lake City?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportSalt Lake City, 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
- Dental AssistantPermanent$18.00–$21.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$19.00–$26.50/ hour
+ 7 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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