NY · Mount Vernon · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Mount Vernon, NY

The median dental assistant pay in the Mount Vernon area is $22.98 per hour ($47,810 a year), with the typical range running from $21.43 to $28.54. That ranks 107th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 280th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Mount Vernon and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Mount Vernon and what they pay.

Open Dental Assistant roles near Mount Vernon

Roles in other cities of the New York-Newark-Jersey City area.

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Wharton, NJ

$24.00–$28.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011599
View role
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · White Plains, NY

$22.00–$25.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011470
View role
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Westfield, NJ

$20.00–$26.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011333
View role
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Smile Brands · Long Beach, NY

$25.00–$30.00/ hour
  • Full-time or Part-time
  • Req 39345
Top 25% pay
View role

Get the Mount Vernon Dental Assistant pay report

Named employers near Mount Vernon, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.

Get my free pay report

Who is hiring dental assistants near Mount Vernon

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental3$23
Smile Brands2$29
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers1$23.50

Dental Assistant pay in Mount Vernon, NY

The metro median is 2% above the New York statewide median of $22.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 21,100 dental assistants employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.78$36,98022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.43$44,5706% below U.S. median
Median$22.98$47,8101% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.54$59,36026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$30.00$62,40032% above U.S. median

How Mount Vernon ranks

  • 107th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 280th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Mount Vernon

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.98 median hour buys what $20.42 buys at the national price level, 10% below 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 Mount Vernon paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$827
  • Per year: $41,364
  • Per month: $3,447

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Westchester County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Westchester County (3 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
New Rochelle, NY3 mi$22.98/hr85,512
Yonkers, NY3 mi$22.98/hr211,040

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.

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

New York state guide

Other healthcare roles in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in Mount Vernon, NY?

Dental Assistants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $22.98 per hour, about $47,810 a year. The middle half earn between $21.43 and $28.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Mount Vernon a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 280th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 107th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental assistants in Mount Vernon?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Mount Vernon.

Do I need a New York license to work in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Westchester 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 Mount Vernon?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Mount Vernon and across New York. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Mount Vernon.

Free for every candidate

What do employers near Mount Vernon pay dental assistants? Get the report.

Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.

  1. 1
    Pay for your role at other employers

    The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.

  2. 2
    What they are offering now

    The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.

  3. 3
    Roles open for you right now

    Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.

Get your free pay report

100+ Dental Assistant roles in New York, sent free by email

Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.

Please enter your first name.
Please enter your last name.
That email doesn't look quite right.
Please choose your role.
Please enter your city or ZIP.

Free for candidates. No phone number, no cold calls. One-click unsubscribe.

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval: Health Care Staffing Services Certification, since 2022American Staffing Association memberNATHO member: National Association of Travel Healthcare OrganizationsNALTO member: National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations

Pay report · Dental Assistant near Mount Vernon, NY
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]

Your Dental Assistant pay reportMount Vernon, 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

  1. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $23.00–$28.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Delhi, NY · posted today
  2. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $23.00–$28.00/ hour
    ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Albany, NY · posted 3 days ago

+ 38 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.

I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.
Check my pay