Dental Assistants Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $47,500 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $60,050
Employed locally 900
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $49,960
    90th
    $60,050

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Dental Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Albany, OR $54,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,810
    Kingston, NY $47,720
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $47,550
    Glens Falls, NY $47,110

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,180
    Nursing Assistants$39,860
    Medical Assistants$41,880
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39,300
    Medical Equipment Preparers$40,140
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Albany, NY is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.01 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Albany, NY is 0.4% above the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Albany?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.