How much does a dental assistant make in New York?
$48,110a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in New York. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,009 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 19,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $48,110Highest 10%: $60,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $58,630 | $28.19 | |
| 90th | $60,490 | $29.08 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elmira, NY | $49,450 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,120 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,780 |
| New York, NY | $48,430 |
| Albany, NY | $48,220 |
| Ithaca, NY | $48,170 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,940 |
| Buffalo, NY | $47,610 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,370 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,070 |
| Utica, NY | $46,560 |
| Binghamton, NY | $44,840 |
| Watertown, NY | $43,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 20. Illinois | $48,610 |
| 21. Iowa | $48,430 |
| 22. Colorado | $48,340 |
| 23. New York | $48,110 |
| 24. Ohio | $47,970 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,930 |
| 26. South Dakota | $47,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.13 ($48,110 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $48,110 against $48,070 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New York rank for dental assistant pay?
New York ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays dental assistants the most?
Elmira, NY, with a median of $49,450 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.