Dental Assistants Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $54,100 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.01
10th percentile $37,240
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 1,490
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,240
    25th
    $46,200
    50th (median)
    $54,100
    75th
    $57,850
    90th
    $59,810

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Assistants salary is 42% 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
    District of Columbia $56,500
    Connecticut $50,820
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $50,610
    New Haven, CT $50,170
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $49,280
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $49,260

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,360
    Nursing Assistants $44,500
    Medical Assistants $46,990
    Phlebotomists $44,440
    Orderlies $35,840
    Medical Equipment Preparers $44,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Hartford, CT is $26.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.64 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Hartford, CT is 14.4% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,240 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,200.