Dental Assistants Salary in New Jersey
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New Jersey
Dental Assistants in New Jersey earn a median salary of $47,207 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.2% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 970 dental assistants are employed across New Jersey, with salaries ranging from $46,300 to $47,980 depending on location.
$47,207
Avg median salary in New Jersey
$47,980
Highest paying metro
$46,300
Lowest paying metro
970
Employed in New Jersey
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | $47,980 | $44,460 | $59,000 | 530 |
| Vineland, NJ | $47,340 | $43,700 | $58,240 | 140 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $46,300 | $40,150 | $55,440 | 300 |