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Dental Assistant Salary in Montana (2026)
$22.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,250/year ($3,188/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,450 Dental Assistant jobs in Montana (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Dental Assistant salary of $46,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,250 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,422 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,571 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,437 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,250 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,188 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Montana?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Montana is $46,680 per year ($22.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,820 and $49,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Montana?
- On the median salary of $46,680, a single filer in Montana takes home about $38,250 per year ($3,188 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,450 Dental Assistant jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.