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Dental Assistants average salary by city in New York
- New York$51,560
- Kiryas Joel$49,760
- Rochester$49,200
- Ithaca$49,110
- Buffalo$48,380
- Kingston$48,340
- Albany$48,180
- Elmira$48,010
- Syracuse$47,940
- Glens Falls$46,150
- Utica$46,010
- Binghamton$43,380
- Watertown$43,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $51,560 | $48,430 | $45,710 | $41,378 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $49,760 | $49,120 | $46,720 | $40,030 | 109 |
| Rochester | $49,200 | $48,780 | $46,130 | $39,611 | 97 |
| Ithaca | $49,110 | $48,170 | $45,720 | $39,544 | 103 |
| Buffalo | $48,380 | $47,610 | $46,660 | $38,997 | 96 |
| Kingston | $48,340 | $47,940 | $46,280 | $38,967 | 101 |
| Albany | $48,180 | $48,220 | $46,520 | $38,848 | 100 |
| Elmira | $48,010 | $49,450 | $43,100 | $38,720 | 94 |
| Syracuse | $47,940 | $47,370 | $45,430 | $38,668 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $46,150 | $47,070 | $40,430 | $37,328 | 95 |
| Utica | $46,010 | $46,560 | $44,590 | $37,223 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $43,380 | $44,840 | $37,500 | $35,255 | 93 |
| Watertown | $43,150 | $43,010 | $38,660 | $35,083 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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