Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

New Jersey State Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in New Jersey

Statewide New Jersey figures for dental assistants.

New Jersey median

$49,390

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

New Jersey range

$45,970–$61,290

vs. national

+3%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in New Jersey

50 employers have 72 open dental assistant roles in New Jersey, led by The Smilist Dental with 8 openings.

The Smilist Dental8 open Specialty1 Partners6 open Dental3655 open Aspen Dental4 open ProSmile3 open Smile Brands2 open ABC Children's Dentistry1 open Academy Dental of East Orange1 open

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across New Jersey hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in New Jersey right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 72 live dental assistant openings in New Jersey. They come from 50 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in New Jersey?

The New Jersey median for dental assistants is $49,390 a year, +3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in New Jersey?

The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in New Jersey. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the New Jersey requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in New Jersey?

The New Jersey listings currently come from 50 employers, including The Smilist Dental (8), Specialty1 Partners (6), and Dental365 (5). 47 other employers have openings too.

05Which New Jersey cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the New Jersey listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Jersey City (5), Clifton (4), Summit (2), Voorhees (2), and Boonton (1).

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