The average salary for a dental assistant in New York is around $48,110 per year.
Avg Salary
Dental assistants earn an average yearly salary of $48,110.
Wages typically start from $36,410 and go up to $60,490.
39% below national average Updated in 2025
Dental assistant earnings by seniority
Top-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$29.08 per hour
$60,490 per year
Senior-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$28.19 per hour
$58,630 per year
Mid-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$23.13 per hour
$48,110 per year
Junior-level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$21.51 per hour
$44,730 per year
Starting level dental assistant earnings begin at:
$17.50 per hour
$36,410 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Dental assistant salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $65,270 |
| District of Columbia | $60,580 |
| Maine | $60,070 |
| New Hampshire | $59,530 |
| Oregon | $59,490 |
| Washington | $58,090 |
| Massachusetts | $57,980 |
| North Dakota | $57,770 |
| Alaska | $57,710 |
| Connecticut | $56,850 |
| Vermont | $52,760 |
| North Carolina | $50,380 |
| Rhode Island | $50,150 |
| California | $50,110 |
| New Jersey | $49,390 |
| Arizona | $49,000 |
| Michigan | $48,820 |
| Indiana | $48,670 |
| Maryland | $48,620 |
| Illinois | $48,610 |
| Iowa | $48,430 |
| Colorado | $48,340 |
| New York | $48,110 |
| Ohio | $47,970 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,930 |
| South Dakota | $47,900 |
| Kentucky | $47,730 |
| Florida | $47,620 |
| Delaware | $47,600 |
| Wisconsin | $47,520 |
| South Carolina | $47,320 |
| Nevada | $47,110 |
| Georgia | $46,840 |
| Tennessee | $46,720 |
| Montana | $46,680 |
| Virginia | $46,670 |
| Nebraska | $46,660 |
| Missouri | $45,970 |
| Idaho | $45,880 |
| Oklahoma | $45,740 |
| Texas | $45,430 |
| Wyoming | $44,990 |
| Hawaii | $44,720 |
| New Mexico | $44,400 |
| Louisiana | $44,090 |
| Arkansas | $42,830 |
| Mississippi | $39,160 |
| Alabama | $39,080 |
| West Virginia | $37,960 |
| Utah | $37,760 |
| Kansas | $35,068 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $31,470 |
| Guam | $26,750 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,300 |
How much does a Dental Assistant earn?
The number of dental assistants is expected to grow about 25%, which is not as high as the 28% growth in healthcare support jobs. Nonetheless, this career field is expected to grow more than twice as fast as all occupations in the US.
The starting salary of dental assistants greatly depends on many factors, including whether the assistant is certified versus registered, where they are located, and the type of practice they work for. For example, by location, a dental assistant can earn as high as $42,000 working in Minnesota, to as low as $27,000 working in Utah. Additionally, by industry, a dental assistant can make approximately $41,000 working in the Insurance Carriers industry, and about $32,200 in a physician’s office.
Dental Assistant Compensation by Geographical Region
The top paying metropolitan area in the US is in the Bay Area of California. This includes San Francisco, San Mateo, and Redwood City with an average annual dental assistant salary of $49k. Coming in at #2 on the list are Haverhill, North Andover, and Amesbury in Massachusetts at $48k per year.
Not including Puerto Rico, the lowest paying state in the US for dental assistants is Utah with a $28k yearly salary. West Virginia was close behind with an average salary of $29k. While the pay varies between states, something to also consider is a potential lower standard of living.
How do dental assistant salaries compare to similar careers?
Dental assistants earn about the same as related careers in New York. On average, they make less than psychiatric technicians but more than pharmacy technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric technician salary | $58K |
| Endoscopy technician salary | $57K |
| Psychiatric aide salary | $50K |
| Ophthalmic medical technician salary | $48K |
| Phlebotomist salary | $51K |
| Dental assistant salary | $48K |
| Medical secretary salary | $48K |
| Medical appliance technician salary | $48K |
| Medical assistant salary | $48K |
| Pharmacy technician salary | $44K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)