Dental Assistant salary in New Hampshire
What dental assistants earn in New Hampshire and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,530$28.62 per hour
vs U.S.+24%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$49,260 – $61,160Top 10%: $64,360+
Jobs1,6000.94× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in New Hampshire cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,160 | $27.96 | 7,190 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $59,700 | $28.70 | 600 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $58,910 | $28.32 | 270 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $58,270 | $28.01 | 140 |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $57,730 | $27.75 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Hampshire
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Maine · $60,070 Oregon · $59,490 Washington · $58,090 Massachusetts · $57,980 North Dakota · $57,770 Alaska · $57,710
Other healthcare salaries in New Hampshire
Registered Nurses · $99,700 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,760 Nursing Assistants · $47,870 Medical Assistants · $48,020 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,360 Physical Therapists · $99,850 Nurse Practitioners · $137,550 Dental Hygienists · $101,250 Occupational Therapists · $83,900 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $84,910 Pharmacists · $143,020
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in New Hampshire?
Dental Assistants in New Hampshire earned a median of $59,530 a year ($28.62 an hour) in May 2025, 24% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $49,260 to $61,160.
Where in New Hampshire do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Hampshire, pay was highest in Manchester-Nashua, NH at $59,700.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.