Dental Assistant salary in New Jersey
Dental Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $23.11 per hour, about $48,070 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $22.74. The middle half earn between $21.42 and $28.79 per hour. The highest median among New Jersey metro areas is in Trenton-Princeton, NJ, at $23.07 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $23.11median pay per hour
- $48,070median pay per year
- 10,660dental assistants employed in New Jersey
- #17of 50 states by median pay
Dental Assistant pay in New Jersey: percentiles
| Level | New Jersey per hour | New Jersey per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.81 | $37,040 | $17.40 |
| Lower quartile | $21.42 | $44,550 | $19.00 |
| Median | $23.11 | $48,070 | $22.74 |
| Upper quartile | $28.79 | $59,880 | $27.36 |
| Top 10% | $29.90 | $62,190 | $29.70 |
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Jersey median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $23.07 | $47,980 | 530 | in line with | $22.36 |
| Vineland, NJ | $22.76 | $47,340 | 140 | 2% below | $23.72 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $22.26 | $46,300 | 300 | 4% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dental Assistant pay in states next to New Jersey
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $22.16 | $46,090 | 4% below New Jersey |
| New York | $22.61 | $47,020 | 2% below New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania | $23.22 | $48,290 | in line with New Jersey |
What employers are posting in New Jersey
- 13roles with published pay
- $26median pay per hour
- $20–$30typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 11 | $24 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $27.50 |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $31.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 13 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Dental Assistant jobs in New Jersey · Dental Assistant salary nationwide · New Jersey state guide
Common questions
How much does a dental assistant make in New Jersey?
The median is $23.11 per hour, about $48,070 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.81 and the top 10% earn over $29.90 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Jersey city pays dental assistants the most?
Among New Jersey metro areas, Trenton-Princeton, NJ has the highest median at $23.07 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Jersey rank for dental assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 17th of 50 states by median dental assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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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
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
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