How much does a dental assistant make in Connecticut?
$56,850a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Connecticut. That is $27.33 an hour or $4,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.33
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,630Median: $56,850Highest 10%: $60,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $56,850 | $27.33 | |
| 75th | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 90th | $60,900 | $29.28 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $57,770 |
| Norwich, CT | $56,850 |
| New Haven, CT | $56,650 |
| Hartford, CT | $56,160 |
| Waterbury, CT | $49,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 7. Massachusetts | $57,980 |
| 8. North Dakota | $57,770 |
| 9. Alaska | $57,710 |
| 10. Connecticut | $56,850 |
| 11. Vermont | $52,760 |
| 12. North Carolina | $50,380 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $50,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $27.33 ($56,850 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $56,850 against $48,070 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for dental assistant pay?
Connecticut ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays dental assistants the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $57,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.