PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Parkesburg, PA
$23.00–$25.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant jobs in Camden, NJ
Pay for dental assistants in the Camden area centers on $24.13 per hour, or about $50,200 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.06 and the upper quarter over $27.85. That ranks 46th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 146th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Camden and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Camden and what they pay.
- $24.13median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 6,790dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Endodontist
Aspen Dental · Quakertown, PA
$20.00–$25.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Quakertown, PA
$21.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Wilmington, DE
$50k–$65k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 3 | $22.50 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $27.66 |
Dental Assistant pay in Camden, NJ
The metro median is 4% above the New Jersey statewide median of $23.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 6,790 dental assistants employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.58 | $38,650 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.06 | $45,880 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.13 | $50,200 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.85 | $57,930 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.54 | $63,520 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Camden ranks
- 46th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 146th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Camden
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.13 median hour buys what $23.53 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Camden paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$869
- Per year: $43,434
- Per month: $3,620
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Camden County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Camden County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 5 mi | $24.13/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Wilmington, DE | 27 mi | $24.13/hr | 73,176 |
| Trenton, NJ | 27 mi | $23.07/hr | 91,193 |
| Vineland, NJ | 33 mi | $22.76/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 49 mi | $23.42/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 50 mi | $23.42/hr | 79,453 |
Dental Assistant jobs in New Jersey · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Camden, NJ?
Dental Assistants in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $24.13 per hour, about $50,200 a year. The middle half earn between $22.06 and $27.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Camden a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 146th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Camden?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Camden.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Camden as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Camden in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Camden County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Camden?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportCamden, NJ · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- 3S Orthodontics, P.A.Ridgefield, NJ · 1 wage offer$26.16/ hr$26–$26
- Aspen DentalCherry Hill, NJ · 11 postings$24.00/ hr$16–$32
- Oliverie Dental, LLCWall, NJ · 1 wage offer$23.45/ hr$23–$23
- Advanced Dental Smile P.C.Toms River, NJ · 1 wage offer$23.32/ hr$23–$23
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$26.00High$30
13 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in New Jersey, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$22.00–$26.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$26.00–$29.00/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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