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Dental Assistants Salaries
in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.55 – $27.01
Average Annual Pay
Range: $51,064 – $56,170
Salaries for Dental Assistants near New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
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Alabama, AL
$19.99
22.5%Lower than Dental Assistants in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Alaska, AK
$27.63
7.2%Higher than Dental Assistants in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Arizona, AZ
$25.26
2.0%Lower than Dental Assistants in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
Arkansas, AR
$20.56
20.2%Lower than Dental Assistants in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
California, CA
$27.05
4.9%Higher than Dental Assistants in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NY
How much do Dental Assistants make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$21.91/hr
Range: $20.87 - $22.96
Annual Rate
$45,574
Range: $43,404 - $47,745
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.78/hr
Range: $24.55 - $27.01
Annual Rate
$53,617
Range: $51,064 - $56,170
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.65/hr
Range: $28.23 - $31.06
Annual Rate
$61,660
Range: $58,724 - $64,595
Dental Assistants job description
Dental Assistants professionals play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing essential medical services and patient care. They work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and private practices to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- •Provide direct patient care and medical services
- •Document patient information and treatment plans
- •Collaborate with healthcare team members
- •Follow medical protocols and safety procedures
- •Maintain medical equipment and supplies
- •Stay current with medical advancements and certifications
- •Medical knowledge and clinical skills
- •Patient care and communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Critical thinking and problem-solving
- •Compassion and empathy
- •Time management
- •Required certifications or licenses
- •Relevant education or degree
- •Clinical experience preferred
- •Background check and health screening
