Dental Assistants Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $46,300 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $37,500
90th percentile $62,140
Employed locally 300
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,500
    25th
    $40,150
    50th (median)
    $46,300
    75th
    $55,440
    90th
    $62,140

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Dental Assistants salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $50,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,710
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,810
    Vineland, NJ $47,340

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,760
    Nursing Assistants $39,480
    Medical Assistants $45,660
    Phlebotomists $47,170
    Massage Therapists $62,130
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Atlantic City, NJ is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 2.1% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,500 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,150.