The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $49,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,650.
Pay spans roughly $43,980 at the 10th percentile to $71,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.83 per hour. An estimated 590 people work as dental assistants in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $49,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.83 |
| 10th percentile | $43,980 |
| 90th percentile | $71,770 |
| Employment | 590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.