Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Ithaca
The median dental assistant earns $48,170 a year in the Ithaca metro, with the middle half between $45,720 and $56,120.[1]
25th percentile
$45,720
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,170
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$56,120
Upper end of the middle half
Ithaca runs about the same as the New York median and ranks 6th of 13 New York metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Ithaca pay range vs. New York and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New York annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,570 | $36,410 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,720 | $44,730 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,170 | $48,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $56,120 | $58,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,130 | $60,490 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,110 | $49,820 | $50,200 |
100
2.14
0.86
For dental pros in Ithaca
Build a free resume and get matched to practices that fit you.
Dental Assistant salary in Ithaca: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Ithaca?
The median dental assistant salary in the Ithaca metro area is $48,170, with the middle half earning between $45,720 and $56,120 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,570 at the 10th percentile to $58,130 at the 90th.
Is Ithaca higher or lower than the rest of New York?
Ithaca runs about the same as the New York state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 13 New York metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Ithaca compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Ithaca is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Ithaca area?
BLS estimates 100 dental assistants were employed in the Ithaca metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.86, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other New York metros
- Dental Assistant salary in New York (all metros)
- Dental Assistant salary in Elmira
- Dental Assistant salary in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh
- Dental Assistant salary in Rochester
- Dental Assistant salary in New York-Newark-Jersey City
- Dental Assistant salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy
- Dental Assistant salary in Kingston