Dental Assistants Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $46,050 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $56,230
Employed locally 260
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $39,360
    50th (median)
    $46,050
    75th
    $46,790
    90th
    $56,230

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Dental Assistants salary is 33% 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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,340
    Nursing Assistants $38,810
    Psychiatric Aides $68,180
    Medical Assistants $41,590
    Physical Therapist Assistants $56,370
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Utica, NY is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.26 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Utica, NY is 2.6% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,360.