The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in California is $48,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,570.
Pay spans roughly $38,770 at the 10th percentile to $72,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.51 per hour. An estimated 54,580 people work as dental assistants in California.
| Median (annual) | $48,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.51 |
| 10th percentile | $38,770 |
| 90th percentile | $72,060 |
| Employment | 54,580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.