Dental Assistants Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $46,730 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $58,700
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $40,810
    50th (median)
    $46,730
    75th
    $56,570
    90th
    $58,700

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Dental Assistants salary is 36% 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 Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,700
    Nursing Assistants $39,910
    Medical Assistants $48,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,480
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,460
    Massage Therapists $80,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Ithaca, NY is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Ithaca, NY is 1.2% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,810.