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 $74,820. That sits 32% below Perth's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 43 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 70th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Dental Assistant · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $74,820
Median: $65,000
Jun $65k
Jul $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $74,820
Overall $55k–$74k Mid $55k–$74k $53k $58k $62k $67k $72k $77k
Moderate confidence 43 listings (+2 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 43 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 31.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 68.9% 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 is $65,000 in Perth, matching Adelaide and Brisbane exactly, with Melbourne and Sydney at $64,000 and the Gold Coast leading at $69,000. The median did not move and listings were flat at 43 against 41. This is award-priced work, which is why the national band spans only $5,000. At 31% salary disclosure the figure leans on estimates, though the national consistency supports it.

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 $74,000 ceiling.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Perth?
No. At $65,000 the role sits 31.6% below Perth's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week. Perth's mining-inflated median exaggerates that gap, since the role pays the same nationally. Within Perth healthcare it is the lowest band, well behind registered nursing at $100,000.
How much does a Senior Dental Assistant make in Perth?
The ceiling is $74,000, 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 almost no progression available.

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Dental Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $65,000 0%
Gold Coast $69,160 +6%
Adelaide $65,000 ~same
Brisbane $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $64,220 ~same

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