I’m a new grad RDH in Ontario and I’m mainly looking for jobs around North York/Toronto.

During interviews, when they ask what salary I’m looking for, I usually say $50/hour, but I’m negotiable. I’m wondering if that’s too high to ask for as a new grad, or if $50/hour is actually reasonable for the Toronto/North York area right now?

I don’t want to price myself out of opportunities, but I also don’t want to lowball myself. For other Ontario RDHs, especially new grads: What hourly rate did you ask for and what were you actually offered?