How much does a Dental Nurse make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Buffalo, NY is $39,339. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,474 to $43,001, with most professionals earning between $33,866 and $46,335.

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Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $33,866 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $36,474 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $39,339 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $43,001 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $46,335 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25% $36,474 10% $33,866 90% $46,335 75% $43,001 $39,339 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Nurse in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $36,474 to $43,001 with the average base salary of $39,339. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,474 to $43,001 with the average total cash compensation of $39,339.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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