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Dental Assistant Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$27.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,482/year ($3,790/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,840 Dental Assistant jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Dental Assistant salary of $56,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,482 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $56,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,642 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,349 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,377 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,482 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,790 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Connecticut?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Connecticut is $56,850 per year ($27.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,360 and $59,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $56,850, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $45,482 per year ($3,790 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,840 Dental Assistant jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.