Dental Nurse Salary in Australia
AU$53,205
per year
per hour
AU$26.92
per hour
per year
Dental Nurse - Average Salary
The average salary for a Dental Nurse is AU$53,205 per year (AU$26.92 per hour), which is AU$16,683 (-24%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Dental Nurse can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,839. The highest salaries can exceed AU$69,550.
A Dental Nurse can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,839. The highest salaries can exceed AU$69,550.
AU$42,839
Low
AU$53,205
Average salary
AU$69,550
High
AU$21.68
Low
AU$26.92
Average salary
AU$35.19
High
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Dental Nurse Salary Range
Among dental nurses, Trainee Dental Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Dental Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.
Dental Nurse - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Dental Nurse | AU$60K/year | +13% |
| Private Dental Nurse | AU$56K/year | +6% |
| Trainee Dental Nurse | AU$33K/year | -38% |
Dental Nurse - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Dental Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$42,900 per year. A mid career Dental Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$46,800, while a Senior Dental Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$60,000. Dental Nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$61,200 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dental Nurse in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +15% |
| Senior | ▲ +13% |
| Average Salary | AU$53,205/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -12% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -19% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
97%
97%
Male
3%
3%
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Dental Nurse - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Dental Nurse 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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