Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in New Hampshire
The median dental assistant earns $59,530 a year in New Hampshire ($28.62 an hour), with the middle half earning between $49,260 and $61,160.[1]
25th percentile
$49,260
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$59,530
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$61,160
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $59,530 per year or $28.62/hr at the median. New Hampshire runs about 24% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in New Hampshire
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental assistants in New Hampshire earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | New Hampshire hourly | New Hampshire annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22.99 | $47,820 | $17.85 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $23.68 | $49,260 | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| Median | $28.62 | $59,530 | $23.11 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $29.41 | $61,160 | $27.93 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $30.94 | $64,360 | $29.93 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $27.50 | $57,200 | $24.13 | $50,200 |
How many dental assistants work in New Hampshire
1,600
2.34
0.94
How New Hampshire compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $59,530 in New Hampshire vs. $48,070 nationally, $11,460 (24%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $47,820 vs. $37,130, 29% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $64,360 vs. $62,250, 3% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 4.7% in New Hampshire vs. 6.4% nationally.
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in New Hampshire
All 2 New Hampshire metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua | $59,700 | $48,350–$61,160 | 600 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $58,160 | $48,770–$61,050 | 7,190 |
Job outlook for dental assistants in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's official long-term projections expect employment of dental assistants to grow 4.7% over 2024–2034, from 1,420 to 1,480 jobs, with about 190 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 6.4%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dental assistant employment to grow 7% over 2025–35, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 53,000 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental assistant pay in New Hampshire
Pay for a dental assistant depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Assistant salary in New Hampshire: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage for dental assistants in New Hampshire was $59,530 ($28.62 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $49,260 and $61,160. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $47,820 and the top 10% earned over $64,360.
Do dental assistants in New Hampshire earn more than the national median?
Yes. The New Hampshire median of $59,530 is higher than the U.S. median of $48,070. That is $11,460 (24%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which New Hampshire metro area pays dental assistants the most?
Among the 2 New Hampshire metro areas with published BLS data, Manchester-Nashua has the highest median at $59,700 a year. Boston-Cambridge-Newton has the lowest, at $58,160.
How many dental assistants work in New Hampshire?
BLS estimates 1,600 dental assistants were employed in New Hampshire in May 2025. That is 2.34 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.94, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental assistants growing in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's official long-term projections expect employment of dental assistants to grow 4.7% over 2024–2034, from 1,420 to 1,480 jobs. That works out to about 190 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 6.4%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Assistants (31-9091), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, New Hampshire long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Assistants
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Assistants