How much does a dental assistant make in New Hampshire?
$59,530a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in New Hampshire. That is $28.62 an hour or $4,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.62
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,820Median: $59,530Highest 10%: $64,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| 25th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $59,530 | $28.62 | |
| 75th | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 90th | $64,360 | $30.94 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Manchester, NH | $59,700 |
| Boston, MA | $58,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 1. Minnesota | $65,270 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $60,580 |
| 3. Maine | $60,070 |
| 4. New Hampshire | $59,530 |
| 5. Oregon | $59,490 |
| 6. Washington | $58,090 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $57,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $28.62 ($59,530 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
Yes: $59,530 against $48,070 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New Hampshire rank for dental assistant pay?
New Hampshire ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays dental assistants the most?
Manchester-Nashua, NH, with a median of $59,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.