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 States2024
31-9091SOC 2018 31-9091
GroupAll
Median47,300 USD
Average48,860 USD
Middle 50%39,520 USD - 56,910 USD
Decile range36,190 USD - 61,780 USD
Bottom decile36,190 USD
Top decile61,780 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
31-9091SOC 2018 31-9091
GroupAll
Median48,910 USD
Average53,570 USD
Middle 50%45,630 USD - 59,960 USD
Decile range38,770 USD - 72,060 USD
Bottom decile38,770 USD
Top decile72,060 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018

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