Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,390 | $48,867 | +1% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.75 | $23.49 | +1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $45,395.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in New Jersey is $49,390, or about $23.75 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. New Jersey is +1% above the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 9,990 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $49,390, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.