Average Dental Assistant Salary in New Jersey

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Dental Assistant in New Jersey earns $47,600 per year, which is above the national average of $44,820. This translates to approximately $22.88 per hour, $1,831 biweekly, or $3,967 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% 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)	$35,700	$17.16
Average (50th)	$47,600	$22.88
Experienced (75th)	$54,700	$26.32
Top Earners (90th)	$61,900	$29.76

Dental Assistant Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$51,400	$4,283/mo
Jersey City	$48,600	$4,050/mo
Trenton	$46,600	$3,883/mo
Edison	$45,200	$3,767/mo
Princeton	$44,300	$3,692/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	8% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Dental Assistants in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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