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Dental Assistant
Yale New Haven Health · New Haven, CT
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Dental Assistant jobs in New Haven, CT
Dental Assistants in the New Haven area earn a median of $24.12 per hour, about $50,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $27.80. That ranks 47th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 173rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near New Haven and what they pay.
- $24.12median pay per hour, New Haven
- $23–$28typical range per hour
- 510dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 105cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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1 more open role from employers in New Haven. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Dental Assistant pay in New Haven, CT
The metro median is 1% below the Connecticut statewide median of $24.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 510 dental assistants employed in the New Haven metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.72 | $36,860 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.22 | $48,300 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $24.12 | $50,170 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.80 | $57,820 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.19 | $58,640 | 24% above U.S. median |
How New Haven ranks
- 47th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 173rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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.
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- Overall prices in New Haven run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% above the U.S. average (index 124.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.12 median hour buys what $23.07 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.
Estimate your New Haven paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$868
- Per year: $43,416
- Per month: $3,618
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dental Assistant roles in Connecticut
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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Torrington, CT
$22.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Meriden, CT
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · West Haven, CT
$23.00–$28.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Farmington, CT
$23.00–$27.00/ hour
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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
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Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven, CT | 3 mi | $24.43/hr | 55,379 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 16 mi | $24.33/hr | 151,599 |
| Meriden, CT | 17 mi | $24.43/hr | 60,849 |
| Waterbury, CT | 18 mi | $23.68/hr | 115,908 |
| New Britain, CT | 26 mi | $24.43/hr | 75,871 |
| Danbury, CT | 29 mi | $24.33/hr | 88,692 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in New Haven, CT?
Dental Assistants in the New Haven metro area have a median pay of $24.12 per hour, about $50,170 a year. The middle half earn between $23.22 and $27.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is New Haven a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
New Haven ranks 173rd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Haven 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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