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Dental Assistant Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$23.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,628/year ($3,386/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,990 Dental Assistant jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Dental Assistant salary of $49,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,628 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $49,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,747 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,778 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,237 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,628 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,386 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in New Jersey?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in New Jersey is $49,390 per year ($23.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,970 and $61,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $49,390, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $40,628 per year ($3,386 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 9,990 Dental Assistant jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.