Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Trenton-Princeton
The median dental assistant earns $57,400 a year in the Trenton-Princeton metro, with the middle half between $46,160 and $60,730.[1]
25th percentile
$46,160
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$57,400
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,730
Upper end of the middle half
Trenton-Princeton runs about 16% higher than the New Jersey median and ranks 1st of 6 New Jersey metros. It is about 19% higher than the national median.
Trenton-Princeton pay range vs. New Jersey and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New Jersey annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,520 | $38,660 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,160 | $45,970 | $44,340 |
| Median | $57,400 | $49,390 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,730 | $61,290 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $63,010 | $64,200 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $53,420 | $52,940 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Trenton-Princeton: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Trenton-Princeton?
The median dental assistant salary in the Trenton-Princeton metro area is $57,400, with the middle half earning between $46,160 and $60,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,520 at the 10th percentile to $63,010 at the 90th.
Is Trenton-Princeton higher or lower than the rest of New Jersey?
Trenton-Princeton runs about 16% higher than the New Jersey state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 6 New Jersey metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Trenton-Princeton compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Trenton-Princeton is about 19% 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 Trenton-Princeton area?
BLS estimates 470 dental assistants were employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.78, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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