Utah Dental Assistant Salary

When the Utah Department of Workforce Services issued their report on 2008-2018 occupational projections, the dental assisting profession was given a notable mention. With more 100 annual job openings for this growth period, dental assistants are among the top ten fastest growing occupations in the state.

This government-issued report stated the average employment growth rate for all occupations in Utah between 2008 and 2018 is expected to be 2.1%. By comparison, the dental assistant profession is slated to far exceed this average with a growth rate of 5.4%.

Average Salary by Income Percentiles in Utah

The Department of Workforce Services shows that in May 2013, dental assistants employed in Utah were earning an average median wage of $3.25/hr. or an average median salary of $27,549/yr. However, employers often paid inexperienced dental assistants a reduced average median wage of $11.10/hr. or an average median salary of $23,085/yr.

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Penn Foster

Penn Foster's Dental Assistant career diploma program​ will teach you on-the-job skills like dental health procedures, office operations, dentistry terminology use, and more - so you can begin pursuing your career as a Dental Assistant.​

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Arizona State University - Online

With ASU's Online Bachelor of Science in Applied Biological Sciences – Pre-Dental, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue an advanced degree in dentistry or a career in a dental-related field.

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• Online

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• Online Bachelor of Science in Applied Biological Sciences – Pre-Dental

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2013, dental assistants in Utah were earning a broad range of average wages. Here are wage earning percentiles for that year:

• 25^th Percentile” $11.71/hr.
• Median Percentile: $13.15/hr.
• 75^th Percentile: $14.57/hr.
• 90^th Percentile: $17.21/hr.

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2013, dental assistants in Utah experienced great salary differences between percentiles: