Dental Assistant salary in California

The average salary for a dental assistant in California is $31,000 per year. Dental assistant salaries in California can vary between $17,000 to $60,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,182 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as dental assistant.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for dental assistants in California: State of California ($50,000 a year), US Department of Defense ($33,500 a year), and Pacific Dental Services ($30,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for dental assistants in California: Oakland, CA ($40,000 a year), Roseville, CA ($39,000 a year), and San Francisco, CA ($37,500 a year).