Dental Specialist salary in New Jersey
Dental Specialists in New Jersey earn a median of $97.17 per hour, about $202,110 a year, 10% below the U.S. median of $108.54. The middle half earn between $88.87 and $101.26 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $97.17median pay per hour
- $202,110median pay per year
- 0dental specialists employed in New Jersey
- #16of 20 states by median pay
Dental Specialist pay in New Jersey: percentiles
| Level | New Jersey per hour | New Jersey per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $77.00 | $160,160 | $36.23 |
| Lower quartile | $88.87 | $184,850 | $83.07 |
| Median | $97.17 | $202,110 | $108.54 |
| Upper quartile | $101.26 | $210,620 | $115+ |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | $115+ |
Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum.
Dental Specialist pay in states next to New Jersey
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $102.15 | $212,470 | 5% above New Jersey |
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Common questions
How much does a dental specialist make in New Jersey?
The median is $97.17 per hour, about $202,110 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $77.00 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).
Where does New Jersey rank for dental specialist pay?
New Jersey ranks 16th of 20 states by median dental specialist 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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Your Dental Specialist pay reportNew Jersey · 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.
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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.
3Open Dental Specialist roles
Open Dental Specialist roles near New Jersey, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.