Dental Assistants Salary in California

Median Salary

$50,110

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.09

per hour

Employment

56,220

in California

vs. National Avg

+4.2%

National: $48,070

📊 Compared to the national median of $48,070, California pays 4.2% MORE for Dental Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$45,266

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

54%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$38,790

25th

$46,270

Median

$50,110

75th

$60,670

90th

$73,700

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).