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.