Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Waterbury-Shelton
The median dental assistant earns $49,900 a year in the Waterbury-Shelton metro, with most between $47,860 and $59,910.
25th percentile
$47,860
Entry / lower range
Median
$49,900
The typical pay
75th percentile
$59,910
Experienced / upper range
Waterbury-Shelton runs about 12% below the Connecticut median. Versus the national median, it's about 4% above average.
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Dental Assistant salary in Waterbury-Shelton: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Waterbury-Shelton?
The median dental assistant salary in the Waterbury-Shelton area is about $49,900, with most earning between $47,860 and $59,910 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Waterbury-Shelton higher or lower than the rest of Connecticut?
Waterbury-Shelton runs about 12% below the Connecticut state median for dental assistants.
How does Waterbury-Shelton compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Waterbury-Shelton is about 4% above average.
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