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 Troy, NY
The median dental assistant pay in the Troy area is $22.84 per hour ($47,500 a year), with the typical range running from $22.50 to $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. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Troy and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Troy.
- $22.84median pay per hour, Albany
- $22–$24typical range per hour
- 900dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Saratoga Springs, NY
$18.00–$25.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Schenectady, NY
$28.00–$33.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Rensselaer, NY
$23.00–$25.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Rensselaer, NY
$20.00–$22.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Albany, NY
$19.00–$22.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Schenectady, NY
$18.00–$20.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 6 | $21.25 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $25.50 |
Dental Assistant pay in Troy, 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 Troy 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 Troy
- 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 Troy 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 Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 8 mi | $22.84/hr | 101,317 |
| Schenectady, NY | 14 mi | $22.84/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 68 mi | $23.65/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 72 mi | $23.65/hr | 154,888 |
| Utica, NY | 82 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 Troy, 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 Troy 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 Troy?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Troy.
Do I need a New York license to work in Troy 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.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportTroy, 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
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