Dental Assistants Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $46,520 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $57,650
Employed locally 1,040
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $39,370
    50th (median)
    $46,520
    75th
    $50,680
    90th
    $57,650

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Dental Assistants salary is 38% 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 Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,030
    Nursing Assistants $39,800
    Medical Assistants $43,230
    Phlebotomists $45,340
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Rochester, NY is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.79 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Rochester, NY is 1.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,370.