Dental Assistant

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Median Average:
$48,428
Dental Assistant in Australia median base salary $48,428/yr. Information is based on 70 Dental Assistant jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Dental Assistant earn in Australia? The average salary of Dental Assistant is $48,428 in Australia
$48,428 /yr
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Average $48,428
Range $50K - $60K
Last updated May 10 2024
The average pay range for Dental Assistant is between $50K and $60K. Salaries vary from a low of $30K up to $70K per year. The average number of Dental Assistant roles advertised per month is 133 in Australia between May 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Dental? The most common skills required for a Dental are:
Nursing Healthcare Administrative Rostering Administrative Administration Training Training Nursing Hospitals Education Teamwork Independence Delegation Policies Independence Nursing Maintenance Healthcare Teaching Rehabilitation Marketing Workshops Training Administrative Reception Appraisals Writing Building Audit
See all 30 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Dental job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated August 31 2020
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Healthcare & Medical roles in Wellington?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Healthcare & Medical roles. See what salaries they paid for Healthcare & Medical in Wellington. See how they compare to the average Healthcare & Medical salary of $48,679.
Health ProfessionalNZ
Wellington (100%)
85

$65K-$76K

($22,070)

$65K-$76K
($22,070)
Capital and Coast District Health Board
Wellington (100%)
68

$50K-$60K

($7,098)

$50K-$60K
($7,098)
Hawkes Bay District Health Board
Wellington (100%)
66

$71K-$85K

($29,713)

$71K-$85K
($29,713)
Presbyterian Support Central
Wellington (100%)
48

$49K-$60K

($6,320)

$49K-$60K
($6,320)
Oranga Tamariki
Wellington (100%)
47

$64K-$74K

($20,321)

$64K-$74K
($20,321)
Last Updated July 29 2020
How many years does it take to become a Dental Assistant?
Most candidates undertake an average of 5 years Healthcare & Medical prior to being appointed as a Dental Assistant.
Average Healthcare & Medical required to become a Dental Assistant
Last updated May 12 2024
Most candidates have on average 4 years working experience prior to becoming a Dental Assistant.
Average Healthcare & Medical required to become a Dental Assistant
Last updated May 12 2024
Where are Healthcare & Medical in Wellington sourced from?
Healthcare & Medical are sourced from
these companies
All India
AMBULATORY CARE
Barbara Austin, ENA Care Group
Capital & Coast DHB
Capital and Coast District Health Board
Healthcare & Medical are sourced in Wellington are most likely to be sourced from these schools
University of Otago
Universal College of Learning
University of Auckland
Massey University
Otago Polytechnic
Last updated May 13 2024