Dental Assistant salary in California, 2026: $69,618–$78,468 advertised across 8 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 8 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (0) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
- Median advertised range
- $69,618–$78,468
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $59,342–$81,156
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 8
- of 8 live Dental Assistant listings in California
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
Median advertised Dental Assistant pay by city in California
Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.
| City | Listings | Median minimum | Median maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro | 3 | $75,650 | $78,395 |
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 7 | $72,259–$78,541 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Health Services | 5 | $75,650–$78,894 |
| Specialty1 Partners | 2 | $50,960–$62,920 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $60,403–$78,541 |
Quick answers
- What does a Dental Assistant make in California?
- Across 8 live Dental Assistant listings in California with advertised pay, the median base range is $69,618–$78,468 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $59,342 at the low end to $81,156 at the high end.
- Which California cities pay Dental Assistants the most?
- Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are San Leandro ($75,650–$78,395).
- Does Dental Assistant pay differ by employment type in California?
- 7 full-time listings advertise a median of $72,259–$78,541.
- Who is hiring Dental Assistants in California and what do they offer?
- Asian Health Services (5, median $75,650–$78,894), Specialty1 Partners (2, median $50,960–$62,920) and Veterans Health Administration (1, median $60,403–$78,541).Asian Health ServicesSpecialty1 PartnersVeterans Health Administration
- How many Dental Assistant jobs in California are open right now?
- 8 live Dental Assistant listings in California on ScrubHub today, of which 8 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Dental Assistant jobs in California
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 8 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (0) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
Dental Assistant pay reports for other states
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