PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Niagara Falls, NY
$25.00–$29.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant jobs in Buffalo, NY
Pay for dental assistants in the Buffalo area centers on $22.23 per hour, or about $46,240 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.71 and the upper quarter over $22.76. That ranks 185th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 164th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Buffalo and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Buffalo.
- $22.23median pay per hour, Buffalo
- $22–$23typical range per hour
- 1,380dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Blasdell, NY
$16.00–$18.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Lockport, NY
$19.00–$25.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportDental Assistant pay in Buffalo, NY
The metro median is 2% below the New York statewide median of $22.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,380 dental assistants employed in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.34 | $38,150 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.71 | $45,160 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.23 | $46,240 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.76 | $47,340 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.49 | $55,100 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Buffalo ranks
- 185th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 164th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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 Buffalo
- Overall prices in Buffalo-Cheektowaga run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.23 median hour buys what $23.19 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Buffalo paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$800
- Per year: $40,014
- Per month: $3,334
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Erie County
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Erie County (1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 66 mi | $22.36/hr | 207,282 |
| Erie, PA | 82 mi | $18.62/hr | 92,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | 138 mi | $22.51/hr | 146,097 |
| Youngstown, OH | 154 mi | $20.55/hr | 59,123 |
| Cleveland, OH | 174 mi | $22.54/hr | 365,379 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 179 mi | $23.04/hr | 307,668 |
Dental Assistant jobs in New York · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Buffalo, NY?
Dental Assistants in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area have a median pay of $22.23 per hour, about $46,240 a year. The middle half earn between $21.71 and $22.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Buffalo a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranks 164th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 185th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Buffalo?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Buffalo.
Do I need a New York license to work in Buffalo 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 Buffalo in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Erie 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 Buffalo?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportBuffalo, NY · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Smile BrandsDelhi, NY · 4 postings$26.50/ hr$20–$33
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersAlbany, NY · 3 postings$25.50/ hr$22–$30
- 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
+ 38 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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