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Dental assistant salary in Ontario

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Ontario?

Average base salary

$25.93
6%
below national average

The average salary for a dental assistant is $25.93 per hour in Ontario. 4.8k salaries reported, updated at June 28, 2026

Dental Assistant job openings in Ontario

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Dental Assistant
So Dental
London, ON
$30–$40 an hour
8 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Dental Assistant in Ontario

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH...
 
$77,154per year
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WEENEEBAYKO AREA HEALTH AUTHOR...
 
$76,960per year
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St. Joseph's Health Care Londo...
 
$75,930per year
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Centre for Addiction and Menta...
 
$74,287per year
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF D...
 
$72,805per year
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London Health Sciences Centre
 
$71,440per year
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Highest paying cities for Dental Assistants near Ontario

  1. Ottawa, ON
    $28.45 per hour
  2. Burlington, ON
    $27.08 per hour
  3. London, ON
    $27.03 per hour
  4. Oakville, ON
    $26.44 per hour
  5. Toronto, ON
    $25.86 per hour

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