Dental Assistant salary in Tasmania
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $53,352 — Tasmania sits $988 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Dental Assistant salary of $54,340 — after $6,905 income tax and $1,087 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Dental Assistant roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Surgery | $69,816 | $66,665 – $72,966 |
| AK Endodontics | $64,803 | $62,249 – $67,357 |
| Tasmanian Department of Health★ 3.4 | $59,043 | $56,751 – $61,355 |
| Bupa★ 4.0 | $57,541 | $55,308 – $59,774 |
| Kingston Beach Dental | $51,218 | $49,499 – $52,957 |
| Elphin Dental | $49,301 | $47,424 – $51,178 |
| Maven Dental Group★ 3.1 | $49,183 | $47,049 – $51,317 |
Dental Assistant pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.