Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Utica-Rome
The median dental assistant earns $46,560 a year in the Utica-Rome metro, with the middle half between $44,590 and $48,050.[1]
25th percentile
$44,590
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,560
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,050
Upper end of the middle half
Utica-Rome runs about 3% lower than the New York median and ranks 11th of 13 New York metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Utica-Rome pay range vs. New York and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New York annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,480 | $36,410 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,590 | $44,730 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,560 | $48,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,050 | $58,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $54,610 | $60,490 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $46,010 | $49,820 | $50,200 |
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0.85
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Dental Assistant salary in Utica-Rome: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Utica-Rome?
The median dental assistant salary in the Utica-Rome metro area is $46,560, with the middle half earning between $44,590 and $48,050 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,480 at the 10th percentile to $54,610 at the 90th.
Is Utica-Rome higher or lower than the rest of New York?
Utica-Rome runs about 3% lower than the New York state median for dental assistants. It ranks 11th of 13 New York metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Utica-Rome compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Utica-Rome is about 3% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Utica-Rome area?
BLS estimates 250 dental assistants were employed in the Utica-Rome metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.85, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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