Average Dental Assistant Salary in New Hampshire

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Dental Assistant in New Hampshire earns $46,600 per year, which is above the national average of $44,820. This translates to approximately $22.40 per hour, $1,792 biweekly, or $3,883 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Hampshire is 13% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$35,000	$16.83
Average (50th)	$46,600	$22.40
Experienced (75th)	$53,600	$25.76
Top Earners (90th)	$60,600	$29.13

Dental Assistant Salary by City in New Hampshire

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Manchester	$50,300	$4,192/mo
Nashua	$47,500	$3,958/mo
Concord	$45,700	$3,808/mo
Dover	$44,300	$3,692/mo
Rochester	$43,300	$3,608/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	8% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No earned income tax (5% on interest/dividends)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.13 (+13% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Hampshire

Major employers hiring Dental Assistants in New Hampshire include Dartmouth-Hitchcock, BAE Systems, Liberty Mutual, Fidelity, and Elliot Health. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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