PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Dental Assistant (with RDA)
Smile Brands · Rye, NY
$28.00–$33.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant jobs in Paterson, NJ
Pay for dental assistants in the Paterson area centers on $22.98 per hour, or about $47,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.43 and the upper quarter over $28.54. That ranks 107th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 280th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Paterson and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Paterson and what they pay.
- $22.98median pay per hour, New York
- $21–$29typical range per hour
- 21,100dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Port Jefferson, NY
$19.00–$21.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Wharton, NJ
$24.00–$28.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · White Plains, NY
$22.00–$25.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Westfield, NJ
$20.00–$26.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Long Beach, NY
$25.00–$30.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring dental assistants near Paterson
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 3 | $23 |
| Smile Brands | 2 | $29 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $23.50 |
Dental Assistant pay in Paterson, NJ
The metro median is 1% below the New Jersey statewide median of $23.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 21,100 dental assistants employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.78 | $36,980 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.43 | $44,570 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.98 | $47,810 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.54 | $59,360 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.00 | $62,400 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Paterson ranks
- 107th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 280th 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 Paterson
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.98 median hour buys what $20.42 buys at the national price level, 10% below 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 Paterson paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$827
- Per year: $41,364
- Per month: $3,447
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Passaic County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Passaic County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton, NJ | 4 mi | $22.98/hr | 90,322 |
| Passaic, NJ | 4 mi | $22.98/hr | 70,722 |
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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 Paterson, NJ?
Dental Assistants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $22.98 per hour, about $47,810 a year. The middle half earn between $21.43 and $28.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Paterson a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 280th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 107th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Paterson?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Paterson.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Paterson 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 Paterson in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Passaic 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 Paterson?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportPaterson, 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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