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.
Available countries
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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2023
31-9091SOC 2018 31-9091
GroupAll
Median46,540 USD
Average47,350 USD
Middle 50%38,220 USD - 54,430 USD
Decile range35,470 USD - 61,060 USD
Bottom decile35,470 USD
Top decile61,060 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
31-9091SOC 2018 31-9091
GroupAll
Median48,210 USD
Average52,470 USD
Middle 50%45,930 USD - 59,260 USD
Decile range37,800 USD - 72,300 USD
Bottom decile37,800 USD
Top decile72,300 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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