NY · White Plains · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in White Plains, NY

Dental Assistants in the White Plains area earn a median of $22.98 per hour, about $47,810 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.43 and $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. 1 open role with published pay is listed for White Plains. Tell us your role and we email current openings near White Plains.

Open Dental Assistant roles in White Plains

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · White Plains, NY

$22.00–$25.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011470
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Dental Assistant pay in White Plains, 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 White Plains 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 White Plains

  • 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 White Plains 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, NY7 mi$22.98/hr85,512
Yonkers, NY8 mi$22.98/hr211,040
Stamford, CT11 mi$24.33/hr139,134
Norwalk, CT18 mi$24.43/hr93,661

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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.

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

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Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in White Plains, 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 White Plains 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 White Plains?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in White Plains. Your free report adds named employers and pay near White Plains.

Do I need a New York license to work in White Plains 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 White Plains 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 White Plains?

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportWhite Plains, 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

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