Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Kingston
The median dental assistant earns $47,940 a year in the Kingston metro, with the middle half between $46,280 and $50,900.[1]
25th percentile
$46,280
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,940
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,900
Upper end of the middle half
Kingston runs about the same as the New York median and ranks 7th of 13 New York metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Kingston pay range vs. New York and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New York annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,930 | $36,410 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,280 | $44,730 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,940 | $48,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $50,900 | $58,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,210 | $60,490 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,340 | $49,820 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Kingston: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Kingston?
The median dental assistant salary in the Kingston metro area is $47,940, with the middle half earning between $46,280 and $50,900 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,930 at the 10th percentile to $57,210 at the 90th.
Is Kingston higher or lower than the rest of New York?
Kingston runs about the same as the New York state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 13 New York metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kingston compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Kingston 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 Kingston area?
BLS estimates 130 dental assistants were employed in the Kingston metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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