Dental Assistants Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,240 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $56,450
Employed locally 250
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $41,760
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $46,870
    90th
    $56,450

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,060
    Nursing Assistants$41,260
    Medical Assistants$41,480
    Psychiatric Aides$61,420
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,560
    Orderlies$37,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Capital/Northern New York is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.07 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Capital/Northern New York is 4.4% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,760.