SOC 31-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistants — Binghamton
Binghamton, NY · 10 metro areas compared
At $44,840, median pay for Dental Assistants in Binghamton, NY tracks the national median of $48,070 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,840, median pay for Dental Assistants in Binghamton, NY tracks the national median of $48,070 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,500 to $46,530.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.12 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Elmira records the highest median at $49,450. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 237th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,500 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $37,500 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $44,840 | −6.7% |
| 75th | $46,530 | −3.2% |
| 90th | $54,230 | +12.8% |
| Mean | $43,380 | −9.8% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $49,450 | 40 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $49,120 | 620 | |
| 3 | Rochester | $48,780 | 1,020 | |
| 4 | New York | $48,430 | 20,870 | |
| 5 | Albany | $48,220 | 970 | |
| 6 | Ithaca | $48,170 | 100 | |
| 7 | Kingston | $47,940 | 130 | |
| 8 | Buffalo | $47,610 | 1,230 | |
| 9 | Syracuse | $47,370 | 690 | |
| 10 | Glens Falls | $47,070 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Binghamton run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $44,840 buys what $41,557 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,557US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,840 a year, 6.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,500 to $54,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elmira, at $49,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Assistants in Binghamton, NY?
The median annual wage is $44,840, or $21.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,070, so pay in Binghamton, NY is 6.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Binghamton, NY earns more than $54,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Elmira, at $49,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Binghamton, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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