How much does a Dental Nurse make in Boston, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Boston, MA is $52,387. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,793 to $57,543, with most professionals earning between $41,701 and $62,238.

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Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $41,701 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $46,793 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $52,387 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $57,543 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $62,238 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25% $46,793 10% $41,701 90% $62,238 75% $57,543 $52,387 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Nurse in Boston, MA. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $46,793 to $57,543 with the average base salary of $52,387. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,886 to $57,746 with the average total cash compensation of $52,459.

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