Dental Assistant Salary in New Zealand

NZ$21.78
per hour
per year
NZ$45,300
per year
per hour

Dental Assistant - Hourly Pay & Average Salary NZ

The median (average) pay for a Dental Assistant in New Zealand is NZ$21.78 per hour (NZ$45,300 per year), which is 27% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Orthodontic Auxiliary/Dental Assistant pay range: NZ$18.97 to NZ$27.37 an hour.
NZ$18.97
Low
NZ$21.78
Median salary
NZ$27.37
High
NZ$39,500
Low
NZ$45,300
Median salary
NZ$56,900
High

Dental Assistant Wage Range

Low
NZ$18.97
Median salary
NZ$21.78
Senior
NZ$23.15
High
NZ$27.37
Low
NZ$39,500
Median salary
NZ$45,300
Senior
NZ$48,200
High
NZ$56,900

Dental Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An Entry Level Dental Assistant with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$40,000 gross per year. A mid career Dental Assistant with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$44,000, while the average income for a Senior Dental Assistant with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$48,000. Dental Assistants with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$50,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Dental Assistant

Late Career▲ +10%
Senior▲ +6%
Average SalaryNZ$45,300/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -12%

Gender Breakdown

Female
94%
Male
6%

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Dental Assistant - Related Salaries (per year)

The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Dental Assistant job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Dental Assistant

How much does a Dental Assistant make in New Zealand?
A Dental Assistant in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$21.78 gross per hour, which is about NZ$45,300 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Dental Assistant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Dental Assistant in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Dental Assistant in New Zealand is around NZ$18.97 gross per hour.
What is the highest salary for a Dental Assistant in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Dental Assistant in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$27.37 gross per hour.
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