Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
The median dental assistant earns $74,600 a year in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro, with most between $60,150 and $76,710.
25th percentile
$60,150
Entry / lower range
Median
$74,600
The typical pay
75th percentile
$76,710
Experienced / upper range
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara runs about 49% above the California median. Versus the national median, it's about 55% above average.
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Dental Assistant salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara?
The median dental assistant salary in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area is about $74,600, with most earning between $60,150 and $76,710 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara higher or lower than the rest of California?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara runs about 49% above the California state median for dental assistants.
How does San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara is about 55% above average.
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