PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Torrington, CT
$22.00–$24.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Hartford, CT
The median dental assistant pay in the Hartford area is $26.01 per hour ($54,100 a year), with the typical range running from $22.21 to $27.81. That ranks 31st of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 49th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hartford.
- $26.01median pay per hour, Hartford
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 1,490dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Hartford, CT
The metro median is 6% above the Connecticut statewide median of $24.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,490 dental assistants employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.91 | $37,250 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.21 | $46,200 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $26.01 | $54,100 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.81 | $57,840 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.76 | $59,820 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Hartford ranks
- 31st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 49th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Hartford
- Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $26.01 median hour buys what $25.31 buys at the national price level, 11% above 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$936
- Per year: $46,818
- Per month: $3,902
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Meriden, CT
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · West Haven, CT
$23.00–$28.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Farmington, CT
$23.00–$27.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Meriden, CT
$23.00–$28.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Waterbury, CT
$33.00–$35.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain, CT | 8 mi | $24.43/hr | 75,871 |
| Meriden, CT | 17 mi | $24.43/hr | 60,849 |
| Waterbury, CT | 23 mi | $23.68/hr | 115,908 |
| Springfield, MA | 25 mi | $23.65/hr | 154,888 |
| Chicopee, MA | 29 mi | $23.65/hr | 55,381 |
| New Haven, CT | 34 mi | $24.12/hr | 137,562 |
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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 Hartford, CT?
Dental Assistants in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $26.01 per hour, about $54,100 a year. The middle half earn between $22.21 and $27.81 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hartford a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 49th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford 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.
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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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2What they are offering now
Low$20Median$24.00High$28
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.
3Open now: 15 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$22.00–$24.00/ hour
- Dental Assistant - Entry LevelPermanent$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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