2006-10-13 04:41:04 · 7 answers · asked by brittany b 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Do a zip code search at http://www.careerbuilders.com or http://www.monster.com
2006-10-13 12:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above comments, as many facors contribute:
Cost of living in your area
Level of education
Minimum wage in your area
Income level of the practice
I live in a big city in a state with a higher minimum wage than most. An entry level assistant with at least some Community College education can make $14 and up. An experienced assistant with training in specialties (such as orthodontics or oral surgery) can make up to $30 per hour + bonus and benefits.
Advantages of dental assisting over other positions requiring less than a 4 year degree - opportunity for advancement, medical and dental benefits (most dentists will do your dental work for free or lab-costs only), clean and pleasant work environment, job stability, good hours (usually no nights or weekends).
If a dental assistant is willing to work hard, show up every day, take on additional responsibilities, continue their education - they can make a better than average living.
2006-10-13 07:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by emmalue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on cost of living in an area, type of skills the person has, and what your job is when being hired. Every place is different
2006-10-13 05:20:37 · answer #3 · answered by deathsmoke2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Ct it is between, $10-15 hr to start
A lot of it depends on which type of dentist you work for and if they are cheap or not
2006-10-13 04:49:54 · answer #4 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average is usually 15.00 thats in ohio and most places
2006-10-13 04:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ajoy2bme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 to 20 dollars an hour here.
2006-10-15 01:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by bushfan88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://salary.com/
2006-10-13 04:43:27 · answer #7 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋