Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Utah | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $37,760 | $48,867 | -23% |
| Median hourly wage | $18.15 | $23.49 | -23% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $38,180.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Utah is $37,760, or about $18.15 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Utah is -23% below the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Utah typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,640 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $37,760, Utah offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 626 of the 695 occupations reported in Utah — higher than 10% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $66,080, Massage Therapists at $62,130, Physical Therapist Assistants at $61,980 — all figures are median annual wages for Utah.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Utah levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 626 of the 695 occupations reported in Utah — higher than 10% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Utah | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $66,080 | $280 |
| Massage Therapists | $62,130 | $1,840 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,980 | $970 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $51,600 | $250 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,980 | $600 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,800 | $830 |
Utah levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 695 occupations in Utah.