Dental Assistant salary in New Jersey
What dental assistants earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,390$23.74 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$45,970 – $61,290Top 10%: $64,200+
Jobs9,9900.93× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,430 | $23.29 | 20,870 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,570 | $23.83 | 6,510 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $47,590 | $22.88 | 970 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $57,400 | $27.60 | 470 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $48,810 | $23.46 | 270 |
| Vineland, NJ | $48,790 | $23.46 | 130 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Rhode Island · $50,150 California · $50,110 Arizona · $49,000 Michigan · $48,820 Indiana · $48,670 Maryland · $48,620
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040 Therapists, All Other · $100,250
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in New Jersey?
Dental Assistants in New Jersey earned a median of $49,390 a year ($23.74 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $45,970 to $61,290.
Where in New Jersey do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Trenton-Princeton, NJ at $57,400.
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.