Dental Assistant Salary in Perth (2026)

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Dental Assistants in Perth earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 45 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 25% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +14 listings vs last month
💰 Dental Assistant · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
Aug $65k
Sep $65k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level $55,000 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
Moderate confidence 45 listings (+14 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 45 job listings for this role and city, 97.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 35.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 64.4% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Understanding the Perth Market

Dental assistant pay held at $65,000 with listings up 45% from 31 to 45. Perth matches Adelaide at $65,000, behind Brisbane at $69,000 and Sydney at $66,000, and ahead of Melbourne at $64,000. This is award-priced work, which is why the national band spans only $5,000. At 36% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported. Against Perth's $100,000 city median it sits 35% short.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Dental Assistant in Perth?
The floor is $55,000, covering trainee roles where the practice funds a Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Qualified assistants cluster between $62,000 and $65,000 nationally. Radiography licensing and implant or orthodontic experience are what move someone toward the $80,000 ceiling.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Perth?
No. At $65,000 the role sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week. Perth's mining-inflated median exaggerates that gap, since the role pays within $5,000 everywhere. Within Perth healthcare it is the lowest band, well behind nursing and allied health at $100,000.
How much does a Senior Dental Assistant make in Perth?
The ceiling is $80,000, reached through practice management combining clinical assisting with billing and rostering. Oral health therapy and dental hygiene require further study but are the only routes that reset this range. Within assisting itself there is limited progression.

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Dental Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $65,000 0%
Brisbane $69,160 +6%
Sydney $66,250 ~same
Adelaide $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $64,610 ~same

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