NJ · Camden · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Camden, NJ

The median dental specialist pay in the Camden area is $97.26 per hour ($202,290 a year), with the typical range running from $94.50 to $100.00. That ranks 8th of 10 U.S. metro areas for dental specialist pay, and 8th of 10 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Camden and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Camden.

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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Endodontist

Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA

$124k–$315k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 886441900
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Dental Specialist pay in Camden, NJ

The metro median is in line with the New Jersey statewide median of $97.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 110 dentists, all other specialists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$77.00$160,16029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$94.50$196,56013% below U.S. median
Median$97.26$202,29010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$100.00$208,0008% below U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median

How Camden ranks

  • 8th of 10 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 8th of 10 after adjusting for local prices

BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Dentists, All Other Specialists.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. 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 $97.26 median hour buys what $94.84 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Camden paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,501
  • Per year: $175,068
  • Per month: $14,589

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 Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Philadelphia, PA5 mi$97.26/hr1,573,916
Wilmington, DE27 mi$97.26/hr73,176
Trenton, NJ27 mi$97.17/hr91,193
Vineland, NJ33 mi$97.17/hr62,070
Allentown, PA49 mi$102.15/hr127,138
Bethlehem, PA50 mi$102.15/hr79,453

Dental Specialist jobs in New Jersey · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Jersey

Active dental license in the state of the job. 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.

New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental specialists make in Camden, NJ?

Dental Specialists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $97.26 per hour, about $202,290 a year. The middle half earn between $94.50 and $100.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Camden a good place for dental specialists once cost of living is counted?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 8th of 10 metro areas for dental specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 10 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental specialists in Camden?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer 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 specialist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. 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 specialists in Camden?

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Your Dental Specialist pay reportCamden, NJ · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Greater Essex Dental LLCNewark, NJ · 1 wage offer$250.00/ hr$250–$250
  • Periodontal Consultants PACherry Hill, NJ · 1 wage offer$120.00/ hr$120–$120
  • Childsmiles PC Holdings NJ PAWhippany, NJ · 1 wage offer$115.00/ hr$115–$115

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$115Median$120.00High$250

3 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in New Jersey, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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