Dental Assistant salary in California
The verified BLS median dental assistant in California earns $50,110 ($24.09/hr). California pays roughly 4% above the national median of $48,070.
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Dental Assistant pay distribution — California (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $38,790 | $18.65/hr |
| 25th percentilei | $46,270 | $22.25/hr |
| Median (50th)i | $50,110 | $24.09/hr |
| 75th percentilei | $60,670 | $29.17/hr |
| 90th percentilei | $73,700 | $35.43/hr |
| Mean (average)i | $54,710 | $26.30/hr |
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