Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | NJ | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $128,710 | $132,710 | $125,710 |
| Median | $216,750 | $171,330 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $232,640 | $260,000 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Henry J Austin Health Center, 6 campuses
- Patel Dental, 4 campuses
- Lee Dental, 2 campuses
- Ac Dental of Ewing Nj, 1 campuses
- Ac Dental of Hamilton Nj, 1 campuses
- Ac Dental of Princeton, 1 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Philadelphia, PA · 25 miles
- Allentown, PA · 45 miles
- New York, NY · 53 miles
- Vineland, NJ · 54 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Trenton?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Trenton. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Henry J Austin Health Center, Patel Dental, Lee Dental.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in New Jersey?
Start with the New Jersey dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Trenton.
What should a practice in Trenton weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Trenton has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 27% over the New Jersey median.