Dental Assistant salary in New York
What dental assistants earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,110$23.13 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$44,730 – $58,630Top 10%: $60,490+
Jobs19,8000.82× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,430 | $23.29 | 20,870 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,610 | $22.89 | 1,230 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,780 | $23.45 | 1,020 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $48,220 | $23.18 | 970 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,370 | $22.77 | 690 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $49,120 | $23.62 | 620 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $45,280 | $21.77 | 330 |
| Binghamton, NY | $44,840 | $21.56 | 270 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $45,700 | $21.97 | 260 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $46,560 | $22.38 | 250 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $43,970 | $21.14 | 250 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,940 | $23.05 | 130 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,070 | $22.63 | 110 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $43,010 | $20.68 | 110 |
| Ithaca, NY | $48,170 | $23.16 | 100 |
| Elmira, NY | $49,450 | $23.78 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Iowa · $48,430 Colorado · $48,340 Ohio · $47,970 Pennsylvania · $47,930 South Dakota · $47,900 Kentucky · $47,730
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $97,280
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in New York?
Dental Assistants in New York earned a median of $48,110 a year ($23.13 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $44,730 to $58,630.
Where in New York do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Elmira, NY at $49,450.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.