Dental Assistants pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for dental assistants is $27.33 an hour ($56,850 a year). About 3,840 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($48,070). Connecticut ranks 10th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.57 | $38,630 |
| 25% of workers | $23.25 | $48,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.33 | $56,850 |
| 75% of workers | $28.68 | $59,650 |
| 90% of workers | $29.28 | $60,900 |
Dental Assistants pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $57,770 | 970 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $56,850 | 240 |
| New Haven | $56,650 | 530 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $56,160 | 1,590 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $49,900 | 370 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $47,430 |
| Dental Hygienists | $100,690 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $50,950 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $44,550 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $51,030 |
| Surgical Technologists | $79,890 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $48,270 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,770 |
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