Dental Assistants Salary in Connecticut
Dental Assistants in Connecticut earn a median of $56,850 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,840
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,630; the top 10% earn over $60,900. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near Connecticut
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Dental Assistants pay in Connecticut
How much do dental assistants make in Connecticut?
The median is $56,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,630 and the top 10% earn over $60,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 50 (+18% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.