CT · New Britain · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in New Britain, CT

Pay for dental assistants in Connecticut centers on $24.43 per hour, or about $50,820 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.95 and the upper quarter over $27.81. That is 7% above the U.S. median of $22.74 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near New Britain.

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1 more open role from employers in New Britain. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Dental Assistant

Benevis · New Britain, CT

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  • CT - New Britain
  • Req 12949
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Dental Assistant pay in New Britain, CT

Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 3,740 dental assistants employed in Connecticut.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.93$37,29021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.95$47,7401% above U.S. median
Median$24.43$50,8207% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.81$57,84022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.92$60,15027% above U.S. median

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$879
  • Per year: $43,974
  • Per month: $3,664

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Connecticut. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dental Assistant roles in Connecticut

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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Torrington, CT

$22.00–$24.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012485
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PermanentPosted 11 days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · West Haven, CT

$23.00–$28.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-010279
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Farmington, CT

$23.00–$27.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011671
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Meriden, CT

$23.00–$28.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-008694
Top 25% pay
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Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Hartford, CT8 mi$26.01/hr122,129
Meriden, CT10 mi$24.43/hr60,849
Waterbury, CT15 mi$23.68/hr115,908
New Haven, CT26 mi$24.12/hr137,562
West Haven, CT29 mi$24.43/hr55,379
Springfield, MA33 mi$23.65/hr154,888

Dental Assistant jobs in Connecticut · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide

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.

Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in New Britain, CT?

Dental Assistants in Connecticut have a median pay of $24.43 per hour, about $50,820 a year. The middle half earn between $22.95 and $27.81 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Britain 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

  1. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $22.00–$24.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Torrington, CT · posted 10 days ago
  2. Dental Assistant - Entry LevelPermanent
    $20.00–$24.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Meriden, CT · posted 10 days ago

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