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Dental Assistant Salary in Idaho (2026)
$22.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,466/year ($3,122/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,680 Dental Assistant jobs in Idaho (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Dental Assistant salary of $45,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,466 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $45,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,326 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,510 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,578 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,466 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,122 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Idaho?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Idaho is $45,880 per year ($22.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,800 and $57,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $45,880, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $37,466 per year ($3,122 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 2,680 Dental Assistant jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.