Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in New Haven
The median dental assistant earns $56,650 a year in the New Haven metro, with the middle half between $50,560 and $58,910.[1]
25th percentile
$50,560
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$56,650
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,910
Upper end of the middle half
New Haven runs about the same as the Connecticut median and ranks 3rd of 5 Connecticut metros. It is about 18% higher than the national median.
New Haven pay range vs. Connecticut and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Connecticut annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,270 | $38,630 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $50,560 | $48,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $56,650 | $56,850 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,910 | $59,650 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,880 | $60,900 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $54,820 | $53,970 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in New Haven: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in New Haven?
The median dental assistant salary in the New Haven metro area is $56,650, with the middle half earning between $50,560 and $58,910 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $40,270 at the 10th percentile to $60,880 at the 90th.
Is New Haven higher or lower than the rest of Connecticut?
New Haven runs about the same as the Connecticut state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 5 Connecticut metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does New Haven compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in New Haven is about 18% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the New Haven area?
BLS estimates 530 dental assistants were employed in the New Haven metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.75, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Connecticut metros