Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Manchester-Nashua
The median dental assistant earns $59,700 a year in the Manchester-Nashua metro, with the middle half between $48,350 and $61,160.[1]
25th percentile
$48,350
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$59,700
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$61,160
Upper end of the middle half
Manchester-Nashua runs about the same as the New Hampshire median and ranks 1st of 2 New Hampshire metros. It is about 24% higher than the national median.
Manchester-Nashua pay range vs. New Hampshire and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New Hampshire annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,720 | $47,820 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $48,350 | $49,260 | $44,340 |
| Median | $59,700 | $59,530 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $61,160 | $61,160 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,400 | $64,360 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $56,520 | $57,200 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Manchester-Nashua: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Manchester-Nashua?
The median dental assistant salary in the Manchester-Nashua metro area is $59,700, with the middle half earning between $48,350 and $61,160 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $47,720 at the 10th percentile to $61,400 at the 90th.
Is Manchester-Nashua higher or lower than the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester-Nashua runs about the same as the New Hampshire state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 2 New Hampshire metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Manchester-Nashua compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Manchester-Nashua is about 24% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Manchester-Nashua area?
BLS estimates 600 dental assistants were employed in the Manchester-Nashua metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.20, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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