Dental Assistants Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $46,240 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $55,100
Employed locally 1,380
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $45,160
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $47,340
    90th
    $55,100

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,500

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,600
    Nursing Assistants $38,940
    Medical Assistants $44,960
    Phlebotomists $45,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,980
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Buffalo, NY is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.12 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Buffalo, NY is 2.2% below 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,160.