Salaries
Dental Assistants and Dental Laboratory Assistants Salaries in Canada
Licence required in 9 provinces or territories See the licensing guides
- Median wage in Canada
- $27.00 an hour
- Highest median wage
- $32.00 an hour Alberta
- Lowest median wage
- $22.00 an hour Newfoundland and Labrador
Wages by province and territory
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $27.00 | $35.00 |
| Alberta | $24.00 | $32.00 | $38.00 |
| British Columbia | $24.00 | $31.00 | $36.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $22.00 | $30.00 | $37.00 |
| Manitoba | $22.00 | $26.50 | $33.76 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $26.00 | $34.00 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $26.00 | $30.16 |
| New Brunswick | $22.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $25.00 | $32.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.92 | $24.00 | $26.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.00 | $22.00 | $30.00 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook by province and territory
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Alberta | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Limited (2 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Good (4 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Yukon | Good (4 of 5) |
| Northwest Territories | Undetermined |
| Nunavut | Undetermined |
Licence needed?
In 9 of 13 provinces and territories. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Each regulator sets its own steps, fees and exams.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 3
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of less than 2 years is usually required.
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