PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Dental Assistant
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Albany, NY
$23.00–$28.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Assistant jobs in Albany, NY
Dental Assistants in the Albany area earn a median of $22.84 per hour, about $47,500 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.50 and $24.02. That ranks 118th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 184th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Albany. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Albany.
- $22.84median pay per hour, Albany
- $22–$24typical range per hour
- 900dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Albany, NY
$19.00–$22.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $25.50 |
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $20.50 |
Dental Assistant pay in Albany, NY
The metro median is 1% above the New York statewide median of $22.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 900 dental assistants employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.72 | $38,940 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.50 | $46,800 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.84 | $47,500 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.02 | $49,960 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.87 | $60,050 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Albany ranks
- 118th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 184th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 11 New York 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 Albany
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.84 median hour buys what $22.94 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 Albany paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$822
- Per year: $41,112
- Per month: $3,426
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Albany County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Albany County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, NY | 8 mi | $22.84/hr | 51,065 |
| Schenectady, NY | 11 mi | $22.84/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 71 mi | $23.65/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 75 mi | $23.65/hr | 154,888 |
| Utica, NY | 78 mi | $22.14/hr | 63,660 |
| Hartford, CT | 84 mi | $26.01/hr | 122,129 |
Dental Assistant jobs in New York · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Albany, NY?
Dental Assistants in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $22.84 per hour, about $47,500 a year. The middle half earn between $22.50 and $24.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Albany a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 184th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 118th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Albany?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Albany. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Albany.
Do I need a New York license to work in Albany as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Albany in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Albany 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 Albany?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportAlbany, NY · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersAlbany, NY · 3 postings$25.50/ hr$22–$30
- Smile BrandsDelhi, NY · 4 postings$26.50/ hr$20–$33
- Aspen DentalCheektowaga, NY · 33 postings$21.00/ hr$16–$33
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$21.75High$28
40 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in New York, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 40 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$23.00–$28.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$23.00–$28.00/ hour
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