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Dental Assistants

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.

Current openings

Certified Dental Assistant 51
Dental Aide 44
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant 10
Orthodontic Assistant 1
Surgical Dental Assistant 29

Number of positions

2012: 6,840    2014: 7,080

Annual job postings

New: 120    Replacement: 130
(Total: 250)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$29,410
($14/hour)
Middle:
$35,250
($16/hour)
Up to:
$39,720
($19/hour)
Average:
$36,280
($17/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Postsecondary non-degree award

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
None

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.