Dental Assistant salary in California
The modeled median dental assistant in California earns $57,710 ($27.70/hr). California pays roughly 22% above the national median of $47,300.
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Dental Assistant pay distribution — California (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $44,150 | $21.23/hr |
| 25th percentilei | $49,235est. | $23.67/hr |
| Median (50th)i | $57,710 | $27.75/hr |
| 75th percentilei | $68,748est. | $33.05/hr |
| 90th percentilei | $75,370 | $36.24/hr |
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