DOL Median (New Jersey)
$41,870
vs National
+25.8%
National: $33,280BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,825
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,870
+25.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,280
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dental Assistants in New Jersey earns $41,870 in nominal terms, which is 25.8% above the national average of $33,280. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,825 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER | $45,000 | 1 |
| 3S Orthodontics, P.A. | $41,870 | 1 |
| Broadway Dental Arts LLC | $41,870 | 1 |
| DR. MARK BERKOWITZ D.D.S. | $40,000 | 2 |
| RICARDO D LEIVA | $24,461 | 1 |
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How much does a Dental Assistants make in New Jersey?
The median Dental Assistants salary in New Jersey is $41,870 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Dental Assistants?
A Dental Assistants in New Jersey earns 25.8% more than the national median of $33,280, or $36,825 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.