Launch your dental career with free online training. Wyoming dental assistants earn $49,970+ annually. Study at your pace, pay only when you're ready to certify.
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Average Salary
$49,970/year
Job Growth
6 (2024-2034)
Dental Practices
350+
Population 65+
17.7
Training Cost
FREE
Equality State offers excellent opportunities for dental assistants with 350+ dental practices and a population where 17.7 are over 65.
Wyoming dental assistants earn $49,970 annually on average, with experienced DAs earning $53,000 - $61,000.
6 projected job growth through 2034 as dental care demand increases across Wyoming.
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Wyoming requires dental assistants to be certified by the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners. Certification requires completion of an approved program or DANB certification. Wyoming offers Expanded Duty Dental Auxiliary (EDDA) credentials for additional clinical procedures through approved training.
Wyoming requires dental assistants to complete a Board-approved radiography course and pass the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam. Radiography certification is part of DA certification requirements and must be renewed with continuing education.
State capital, largest city, southern WY
Central Wyoming, energy industry
University of Wyoming town
Powder River Basin, coal/energy premium
Resort community, affluent population
Wyoming offers diverse dental employment opportunities from DSO networks to academic institutions.
Employees: 50+
Facilities: 2 locations
Location: Cheyenne area
Southern Wyoming's regional medical center with dental services.
View Careers →Employees: 40+
Facilities: 2 locations
Location: Casper area
Central Wyoming's regional medical center with dental services.
View Careers →Employees: 75+
Facilities: 5 locations
Location: Casper/Central WY
Community health center serving Central Wyoming.
View Careers →Employees: 50+
Facilities: 3 locations
Location: Jackson/Dubois
Community health center serving Teton County and surrounding area.
View Careers →Employees: 50+
Facilities: 3 locations
Location: Major WY cities
National DSO with Wyoming presence.
View Careers →Employees: 75+
Facilities: Multiple locations
Location: Wind River Reservation
Federal dental services for Wind River Reservation tribes.
View Careers →Employees: 30+
Facilities: 1 location
Location: Sheridan
Northern Wyoming hospital with dental services.
View Careers →Employees: 500+
Facilities: 290+ practices
Location: Statewide
Private practices across Wyoming's vast geography.
View Careers →Sarah K.
Jackson • Private Practice
"Jackson Hole wages are incredible for the lifestyle. Skiing and dental career combined!"
2024-11
Michael T.
Gillette • Private Practice
"Energy industry keeps Powder River Basin economy strong. Great wages with Wyoming lifestyle!"
2024-10
Amanda R.
Casper • Community Health Center
"Central Wyoming community health serves families who need care. No state income tax is huge!"
2024-09
Wyoming dental assistants earn an average of $49,970 annually ($24.02/hour)—above the national median. Entry-level positions start at $40,500-$45,500, while experienced DAs earn $53,000-$61,000. Jackson Hole pays highest at $55,000-$68,000. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
Yes, Wyoming requires dental assistants to be certified by the Board of Dental Examiners. Certification requires completion of an approved program or DANB certification. EDDA credentials require additional training for expanded functions.
EHired's free online program can be completed in 4-8 weeks at your own pace. Wyoming certification requires proof of training plus radiography certification. The complete process typically takes 2-3 months from enrollment to employment.
Stable outlook with 6% projected growth through 2034. Wyoming's small population (577,000) and 350 dental practices create a tight but manageable job market. Workforce shortages in rural areas create premium opportunities throughout the state.
Yes! EHired's training is completely free. You pay for Wyoming certification fee, radiography certification exam, and any optional certifications when ready. Wyoming has no state income tax, maximizing take-home pay!
Jackson Hole leads with $55,000-$68,000 serving America's wealthiest zip code. Gillette offers $52,000-$62,000 with Powder River Basin energy industry premiums. Wyoming has no state income tax, effectively boosting all wages!
Wyoming offers: (1) No state income tax boosting take-home pay, (2) Jackson Hole = highest wages serving America's wealthiest, (3) Energy industry premiums in Gillette/Casper, (4) Small-town practice with community integration, (5) Incredible outdoor recreation lifestyle.
Yes! Wyoming's small population and rural nature create workforce shortages. Many employers offer signing bonuses, relocation assistance, and housing support. Jackson Hole practices especially provide housing assistance given extreme real estate costs.
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Enroll Free Today — No Credit Card RequiredWyoming's dental workforce serves approximately 577,000 residents—America's least populous state—through an estimated 350 dental practices spread across vast geography. Cheyenne and Casper contain the largest concentration of dental employment.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Wyoming employed approximately 1,100 dental assistants in May 2024, earning a median annual wage of $49,970—above the national median, reflecting workforce shortages and premium wages in energy and resort communities.
Wyoming lacks a dental school, creating significant workforce recruitment challenges. The state relies entirely on dental professionals from other states, which translates to competitive wages, signing bonuses, and recruitment incentives.
Wyoming's lack of state income tax effectively increases net compensation, making the state's already-competitive wages even more valuable. Combined with lower cost of living outside resort areas, Wyoming offers strong purchasing power.
Jackson Hole's status as America's wealthiest zip code creates extreme dental service demand. Practices serving Jackson's affluent community and Teton Village visitors pay premium wages, though extreme housing costs require employer assistance.
Wyoming's energy economy (coal, oil, natural gas) influences wages in communities like Gillette, Casper, and Rock Springs. Energy industry fluctuations affect these premiums, but historically these areas have offered above-average compensation.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023; BLS OEWS May 2024; ADA Health Policy Institute; DANB.