Dental Assistants Salary in Connecticut
Ranked #12 of 50 · CT
7.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,970 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $56,850
Employment 3,840
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,630P25 $48,360 Median $56,850P75 $59,650P90 $60,900
About 80% of dental assistantss in Connecticut earn between $38,630 and $60,900. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Connecticut is $53,970, about 7.5% above the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $57,770 | $53,940 | 970 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $57,110 | $55,420 | 120 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $56,850 | $54,400 | 240 |
| New Haven, CT | $56,650 | $54,820 | 530 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $56,160 | $53,810 | 1,590 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $49,900 | $52,720 | 370 |