Dental Assistants Salary in New York
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dental assistants in New York was $48,110 +0.1% vs national
New York vs United States
| New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $48,110 | $48,070 |
| Median hourly | $23.13 | $23.11 |
| Employment | 19,800 | 387,790 |
| Location quotient | 0.82 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (New York) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
A closer look
The median wage in New York is 0.1% above the national median — a difference of about $40 per year for a typical worker.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $36,410, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $60,490 — a 1.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dental assistants salary in New York?
The median annual wage in New York is $48,110 ($23.13 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does New York compare to the national average for dental assistants?
The New York median of $48,110 is 0.1% higher than the U.S. median of $48,070.
How many dental assistants work in New York?
Approximately 19,800 are employed in New York, per BLS OES.