How much does a dental assistant make in New Jersey?
$49,390a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in New Jersey. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,660Median: $49,390Highest 10%: $64,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| Median | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| 90th | $64,200 | $30.87 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $57,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,570 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $48,810 |
| Vineland, NJ | $48,790 |
| New York, NY | $48,430 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 12. North Carolina | $50,380 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $50,150 |
| 14. California | $50,110 |
| 15. New Jersey | $49,390 |
| 16. Arizona | $49,000 |
| 17. Michigan | $48,820 |
| 18. Indiana | $48,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $23.75 ($49,390 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $49,390 against $48,070 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for dental assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays dental assistants the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $57,400 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.