Dental Assistants Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #13 of 50 · NJ
5.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,940 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,390
Employment 9,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,660P25 $45,970 Median $49,390P75 $61,290P90 $64,200
About 80% of dental assistantss in New Jersey earn between $38,660 and $64,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in New Jersey is $52,940, about 5.5% above the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $57,400 | $53,420 | 470 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $48,810 | $51,270 | 270 |
| Vineland, NJ | $48,790 | $50,790 | 130 |