PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Utica, NY
$18.00–$19.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Utica, NY
Dental Assistants in the Utica area earn a median of $22.14 per hour, about $46,050 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.93 and $22.49. That ranks 198th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 126th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Utica. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Utica.
- $22.14median pay per hour, Utica
- $19–$22typical range per hour
- 260dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 260 dental assistants employed in the Utica-Rome metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.83 | $37,090 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.93 | $39,370 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.14 | $46,050 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.49 | $46,780 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.03 | $56,220 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Utica ranks
- 198th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 126th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Utica
- Overall prices in Utica-Rome run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.14 median hour buys what $23.89 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Utica paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$797
- Per year: $39,852
- Per month: $3,321
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Utica-Rome metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Oneida County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Oneida County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 46 mi | $22.51/hr | 146,097 |
| Schenectady, NY | 69 mi | $22.84/hr | 69,495 |
| Albany, NY | 78 mi | $22.84/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 82 mi | $22.84/hr | 51,065 |
| Scranton, PA | 119 mi | $21.54/hr | 75,905 |
| Rochester, NY | 121 mi | $22.36/hr | 207,282 |
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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 Utica, NY?
Dental Assistants in the Utica-Rome metro area have a median pay of $22.14 per hour, about $46,050 a year. The middle half earn between $18.93 and $22.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Utica a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Utica-Rome ranks 126th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 198th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Utica?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Utica. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Utica.
Do I need a New York license to work in Utica 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 Utica in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Oneida 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 Utica?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportUtica, 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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