PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Waterbury, CT
$33.00–$35.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Waterbury, CT
Dental Assistants in the Waterbury area earn a median of $23.68 per hour, about $49,260 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.33 and $28.00. That ranks 57th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 138th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Waterbury. The free report below lists employers near Waterbury and what they pay.
- $23.68median pay per hour, Waterbury
- $23–$28typical range per hour
- 360dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Waterbury, CT
$23.00–$27.00/ hour
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The metro median is 3% below the Connecticut statewide median of $24.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 360 dental assistants employed in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.66 | $36,730 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.33 | $48,530 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.68 | $49,260 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.00 | $58,240 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.12 | $60,570 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Waterbury ranks
- 57th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 138th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Waterbury
- Overall prices in Waterbury-Shelton run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.68 median hour buys what $23.73 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Waterbury paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$852
- Per year: $42,624
- Per month: $3,552
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Waterbury-Shelton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden, CT | 13 mi | $24.43/hr | 60,849 |
| New Britain, CT | 15 mi | $24.43/hr | 75,871 |
| New Haven, CT | 18 mi | $24.12/hr | 137,562 |
| West Haven, CT | 20 mi | $24.43/hr | 55,379 |
| Hartford, CT | 23 mi | $26.01/hr | 122,129 |
| Danbury, CT | 25 mi | $24.33/hr | 88,692 |
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Waterbury, CT?
Dental Assistants in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area have a median pay of $23.68 per hour, about $49,260 a year. The middle half earn between $23.33 and $28.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waterbury a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Waterbury-Shelton ranks 138th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 57th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Waterbury?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Waterbury. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waterbury.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Waterbury 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.
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