Dental Assistant Salary in Utah
Median annual pay in Utah
$37,760
$18.16/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Utah
$38,194
Regional Price Parity: 98.864 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($48,070): −$10,310 (−21.4%)
Utah ranks 50th of 50 states by median pay, and 50th of 50 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,380 | $17.01 |
| 25th percentile | $36,400 | $17.50 |
| Median | $37,760 | $18.16 |
| 75th percentile | $45,770 | $22.00 |
| 90th percentile | $47,680 | $22.92 |
Employment
- Employment in Utah
- 6,640
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Utah
- $37,760
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $48,070
- Difference
- −$10,310 (−21.4%)
Cost of living
$37,760 ÷ 98.864 × 100 = $38,194
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ||
| 48th | $39,080 | $43,998 47th |
| West Virginia | ||
| 49th | $37,960 | $42,415 48th |
| Utah This page | ||
| 50th | $37,760 | $38,194 50th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Dental Hygienist salary in Utah
$91,120/year Utah
- Medical Assistant salary in Utah
$45,360/year Utah
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Surgical Assistant salary in Utah
$44,990/year Utah
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salary in Utah
$46,800/year Utah
- Dental Laboratory Technician salary in the U.S.
$49,610/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +7.4%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Dental Assistant salary in nearby places
- Dental Assistant salary in Arizona
$49,000/year Arizona
- Dental Assistant salary in Colorado
$48,340/year Colorado
- Dental Assistant salary in Idaho
$45,880/year Idaho
- Dental Assistant salary in Nevada
$47,110/year Nevada
- Dental Assistant salary in New Mexico
$44,400/year New Mexico
- Dental Assistant salary in Wyoming
$44,990/year Wyoming
- Dental Assistant salary in the U.S.
$48,070/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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