Dental Assistant Salary in Australia
AU$68,600
per year
per hour
AU$47.90
per hour
per year
Dental Assistant - Average Salary
The average salary for a Dental Assistant is AU$68,600 per year (AU$47.90 per hour), which is AU$1,288 (-2%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Dental Assistant can expect an average starting salary of AU$45,300. The highest salaries can exceed AU$100,000.
A Dental Assistant can expect an average starting salary of AU$45,300. The highest salaries can exceed AU$100,000.
AU$45,300
Low
AU$68,600
Average salary
AU$100,000
High
AU$29.20
Low
AU$47.90
Average salary
AU$60
High
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Dental Assistant Salary Range
Among Dental Assistants in Australia, Trainee Dental Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Dental Assistants enjoy the highest salaries.
Dental Assistant - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Dental Assistant | AU$82K/year | +19% |
| Trainee Dental Assistant | AU$45K/year | -34% |
Dental Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Dental Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$45,300 per year. A mid career Dental Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$66,200, while a Senior Dental Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$81,400. Dental Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$89,800 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dental Assistant in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +31% |
| Senior | ▲ +19% |
| Average Salary | AU$68,600/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -34% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
88%
88%
Male
12%
12%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Dental Assistant job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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