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dental assistant Salary in california

Based on 141 active job postings in california  ·  Updated 2026

Min Salary
$39,520
per year
Average Salary
$8,359
per year
Max Salary
$64,480
per year
Jobs Found
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Open dental assistant Jobs in california 141

Family Health Centers of San Diego San Diego, California
$210000 Full Time
Sycuan El Cajon, California
$1656 Full Time
TradeJobsWorkforce San Jose, California
$80 Full Time
Family Health Centers of San Diego San Diego, California
$55 Full Time
TrueCare San Marcos, California
$50 Full Time
La Maestra Community Health Centers Lemon Grove, California
$34 Full Time
Choice Healthcare Services San Diego, California
$23 Full Time
Choice Healthcare Services San Diego, California
$22 Full Time
InterDent Service Corporation Placentia, California
Full Time
PDS Health Carlsbad, California
Full Time

dental assistant Salary FAQ

What is the average dental assistant salary in california?
Based on 25009 recent job postings, the average annual salary for a dental assistant in california is approximately $8,359, with a range of $39,520 – $64,480.
How do I negotiate my dental assistant salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect dental assistant compensation in california?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.