Dentist jobs in New Jersey
Dentists in New Jersey earn a median of $76.86 per hour, about $159,860 a year, and the middle half earn between $36.30 and $114.18, 7% below the U.S. median. Pick a city below to see pay, hospitals and cost of living.
- $76.86median pay per hour, New Jersey
- $36–$114typical range per hour
- 2,710dentist employed statewide
- 17cities with 50,000+ residents
Dentist jobs by city in New Jersey
| City | Population | Median pay / hr | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 317,303 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Jersey City | 302,824 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Paterson | 160,463 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Elizabeth | 140,413 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Trenton | 91,193 | $98.28/hr | $204,420 |
| Clifton | 90,322 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Bayonne | 74,532 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| East Orange | 71,850 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Camden | 71,749 | $83.76/hr | $174,220 |
| Passaic | 70,722 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Union City | 66,918 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Vineland | 62,070 | $84.61/hr | $175,980 |
| Hoboken | 59,149 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| New Brunswick | 57,487 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Perth Amboy | 56,939 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| Plainfield | 56,507 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
| West New York | 52,975 | $76.92/hr | $159,990 |
Median pay is the BLS OEWS figure for the metro area of each city, May 2024.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in New Jersey?
The median is $76.86 per hour, about $159,860 a year. The middle half earn between $36.30 and $114.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Jersey cities pay dentists the most?
See the table above: it lists every New Jersey city with 50,000 or more residents and the median pay for its metro area.
Does Valorem Health place dentists in New Jersey?
Yes. We place healthcare staff across New Jersey. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near you.
Before you apply: what other employers pay dentists.
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- 1Pay for your role at other employers
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- 2What they are offering now
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Your Dentist pay reportNew Jersey · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- SmilePro Dental Care LLCEmerson, NJ · 1 wage offer$200.00/ hr$200–$200
- Dental Studio of Jersey CityJersey City, NJ · 1 wage offer$117.79/ hr$118–$118
- Great Expressions Dental Centers of New Jersey PCUnion, NJ · 1 wage offer$112.50/ hr$112–$112
- Henry J Austin Health CenterTrenton, NJ · 1 wage offer$77.16/ hr$77–$77
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
17 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in New Jersey, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Dentist roles
Open Dentist roles near New Jersey, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.