PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Torrington, CT
$22.00–$24.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Bridgeport, CT
Dental Assistants in the Bridgeport area earn a median of $24.33 per hour, about $50,610 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $27.85. That ranks 39th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 201st of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Bridgeport and what they pay.
- $24.33median pay per hour, Bridgeport
- $24–$28typical range per hour
- 970dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 107cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Bridgeport, CT
The metro median is in line with the Connecticut statewide median of $24.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 970 dental assistants employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.18 | $37,810 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.50 | $48,880 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $24.33 | $50,610 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.85 | $57,930 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.32 | $60,990 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Bridgeport ranks
- 39th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 201st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 4 Connecticut metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bridgeport
- Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.33 median hour buys what $22.77 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$876
- Per year: $43,794
- Per month: $3,649
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Meriden, CT
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Fairfield County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Fairfield County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven, CT | 13 mi | $24.43/hr | 55,379 |
| Norwalk, CT | 13 mi | $24.43/hr | 93,661 |
| New Haven, CT | 16 mi | $24.12/hr | 137,562 |
| Stamford, CT | 20 mi | $24.33/hr | 139,134 |
| Danbury, CT | 21 mi | $24.33/hr | 88,692 |
| Waterbury, CT | 27 mi | $23.68/hr | 115,908 |
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License and tax basics in Connecticut
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Bridgeport, CT?
Dental Assistants in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $24.33 per hour, about $50,610 a year. The middle half earn between $23.50 and $27.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bridgeport a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 201st of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Bridgeport as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bridgeport in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Fairfield County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Bridgeport?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalMeriden, CT · 14 postings$23.75/ hr$20–$35
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 8 postings$27.51/ hr$22–$32
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15 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Connecticut, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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