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Dental Assistants in California earned a median of $50,110 a year ($24.09 an hour) in May 2025, 4% above the national median of $48,070; 56,220 were employed there, ranking #14 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| Mean annual wage | $54,710 | $50,200 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.09 | $23.11 |
| 10th percentile | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| 75th percentile | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Employment | 56,220 | 387,790 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.087 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.24 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.