Dental Assistant salary in New York
Dental Assistants in New York earn a median of $22.61 per hour, about $47,020 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $22.74. The middle half earn between $21.43 and $27.56 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, at $22.98 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $22.61median pay per hour
- $47,020median pay per year
- 19,700dental assistants employed in New York
- #27of 50 states by median pay
Dental Assistant pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.88 | $37,190 | $17.40 |
| Lower quartile | $21.43 | $44,570 | $19.00 |
| Median | $22.61 | $47,020 | $22.74 |
| Upper quartile | $27.56 | $57,320 | $27.36 |
| Top 10% | $29.41 | $61,170 | $29.70 |
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $22.98 | $47,810 | 21,100 | 2% above | $20.42 |
| Kingston, NY | $22.94 | $47,720 | 140 | 1% above | $22.78 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $22.86 | $47,550 | 670 | 1% above | $20.89 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $22.84 | $47,500 | 900 | 1% above | $22.94 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $22.65 | $47,110 | 120 | in line with | — |
| Syracuse, NY | $22.51 | $46,810 | 750 | in line with | $23.51 |
| Ithaca, NY | $22.47 | $46,730 | 120 | 1% below | $21.75 |
| Rochester, NY | $22.36 | $46,520 | 1,040 | 1% below | $23.04 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $22.23 | $46,240 | 1,380 | 2% below | $23.19 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $22.14 | $46,050 | 260 | 2% below | $23.89 |
| Elmira, NY | $21.96 | $45,680 | 40 | 3% below | $23.26 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $20.79 | $43,230 | 100 | 8% below | $23.71 |
| Binghamton, NY | $20.41 | $42,450 | 270 | 10% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dental Assistant pay in states next to New York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $24.43 | $50,820 | 8% above New York |
| Massachusetts | $27.86 | $57,960 | 23% above New York |
| New Jersey | $23.11 | $48,070 | 2% above New York |
| Pennsylvania | $23.22 | $48,290 | 3% above New York |
| Vermont | $24.53 | $51,020 | 8% above New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 40roles with published pay
- $21.75median pay per hour
- $18–$28typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 33 | $21 |
| Smile Brands | 4 | $26.50 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 3 | $25.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 40 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Dental Assistant jobs in New York · Dental Assistant salary nationwide · New York state guide
Common questions
How much does a dental assistant make in New York?
The median is $22.61 per hour, about $47,020 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.88 and the top 10% earn over $29.41 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays dental assistants the most?
Among New York metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the highest median at $22.98 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for dental assistant pay?
New York ranks 27th of 50 states by median dental assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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
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