Dental Assistants Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,280 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $46,550
90th percentile $59,090
Employed locally 110
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,550
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $49,280
    75th
    $58,300
    90th
    $59,090

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,980
    Nursing Assistants$43,770
    Medical Assistants$46,750
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45,030
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,310
    Medical Transcriptionists$46,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Connecticut is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.36 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Connecticut is 4.2% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,550 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.