Dental Assistants Salary in Montana

Dental assistants in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $50,500 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($45,700), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental assistants average at $47,180 and the median at $46,680 for 1,450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,200.

Dental Assistants average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$50,500
Billings$48,310
Missoula$47,500
Helena$46,910
Great Falls$45,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$50,500	$49,160	$47,000	$41,140	103
Billings	$48,310	$47,550	$39,120	$39,483	94
Missoula	$47,500	$46,550	$44,830	$38,870	96
Helena	$46,910	$46,870	$45,970	$38,424	96
Great Falls	$45,700	$46,360	$43,820	$37,509	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Assistants salary in other states

Dental Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.