Wyoming Dental Assistant Salary

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services shows there were 527 dental assistants employed in the state in 2011. However, by 2022, this number is expected to shoot upwards of 680. This employment trajectory will introduce approximately 72 annual jobs openings for dental assistants during this time period. Roughly 97% of these positions will be found in the health care and social assistance industry.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services found dental assistants employed in 2011 and paid within specific earning percentiles made:

• 25^th Percentile: $27,768/yr. or $13.35/hr.
• Median Percentile: $33,720/yr. or $16.21/hr.
• 75^th Percentile: $39,027/yr. or $18.76/hr.

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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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Wage and Salary Data for Advertised Dental Assistant Jobs in Wyoming

Perhaps a more accurate depiction of current salary and wage incomes for dental assistants can be determined through recent job postings. According to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, in October 2014, employers for healthcare support workers (Including dental assistants) extended the following pay offers:

• Entry Level: $22,328/yr. or $10.73/hr.
• Median: $24,377/yr. or $11.72/hr.
• Experienced: $38,058/yr. or $18.30/hr.

Dental assistants’ requested pay ranges are not always aligned with actual pay ranges. According to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, in October 2014, 64.71% of job candidates for dental assistant positions hoped to earn between $20,000 and $34,999 per year:

Area-Specific Wage and Salary Averages for Dental Assistants in Wyoming

In 2013, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics found that salary and wage averages for dental assistants often varied between geographic areas of Wyoming. Their finding are shown in the table located below: