Dental Assistants Salary in California
Dental Assistants in California earn a median of $50,110 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 56,220
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,790; the top 10% earn over $73,700. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near California
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Dental Assistants pay in California
How much do dental assistants make in California?
The median is $50,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,790 and the top 10% earn over $73,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 50 (+4% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.