Profession

Dental Assistants

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

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California

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2020
31-9091SOC 2018 31-9091
GroupAll
Median41,180 USD
Average42,310 USD
Middle 50%34,470 USD - 49,810 USD
Decile range28,940 USD - 58,390 USD
Bottom decile28,940 USD
Top decile58,390 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
31-9091SOC 2018 31-9091
GroupAll
Median43,000 USD
Average44,940 USD
Middle 50%35,170 USD - 52,490 USD
Decile range30,180 USD - 63,160 USD
Bottom decile30,180 USD
Top decile63,160 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018

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