Dental Assistants pay in Rochester
In Rochester (NY), the median pay for dental assistants is $23.45 an hour ($48,780 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). It is about the same as the New York median ($48,110).
Pay range for dental assistants in Rochester (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.83 | $39,170 |
| 25% of workers | $22.18 | $46,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.45 | $48,780 |
| 75% of workers | $26.91 | $55,970 |
| 90% of workers | $28.79 | $59,870 |
Dental Assistants pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elmira | $49,450 | 40 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $49,120 | 620 |
| Rochester (this page) | $48,780 | 1,020 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $48,430 | 20,870 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $48,220 | 970 |
| Ithaca | $48,170 | 100 |
| Kingston | $47,940 | 130 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $47,610 | 1,230 |
| Syracuse | $47,370 | 690 |
| Glens Falls | $47,070 | 110 |
| Utica-Rome | $46,560 | 250 |
| Binghamton | $44,840 | 270 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $43,010 | 110 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Rochester (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $41,710 |
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