Dental Assistants Salary in New Jersey

Dental assistants in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $53,420 a year) and the least in Vineland ($50,790), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental assistants average at $52,940 and the median at $49,390 for 9,990 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,200.

Dental Assistants average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$53,420
Atlantic City$51,270
Vineland$50,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$53,420	$57,400	$46,160	$43,699	103
Atlantic City	$51,270	$48,810	$44,520	$42,091	99
Vineland	$50,790	$48,790	$45,060	$41,731	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Assistants salary in other states

Dental Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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