Health · SOC 31-9091
Dental Assistants
California Pathways is a research preview. Figures are statewide. Pay varies by region, employer and experience.
Pay in California
Median: $51,379 a year, $24.70 an hour.
About 56,220 people work in this job in California.
Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)
Outlook
Projected change from 2024 to 2034: +10%, with about 81,180 total openings expected.
Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California
Typical credential
Typical education to start: Postsecondary non-degree award. On-the-job training: None. Work experience: None.
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- Mt. Diablo Adult Education (Bay Area): Dental Assistant
- West Contra Costa Adult Education (Bay Area): Dental Assistant Training
- Lodi Adult (Central Valley): Dental Assisting
- Hesperia Adult (Inland Empire): Registered Dental Assistant
- Riverside County Office of Education, School of Career Education (Inland Empire): Dental Assistant, RDA Eligible
- ABC Adult (Los Angeles): Dental Assistant
- Downey Adult (Los Angeles): Dental Assistant Program; Vocational ESL Healthcare Course (pathway to Medical or Dental Assistant)
- East Los Angeles Occupational (Los Angeles): Dental Assistant
- Hacienda La Puente Adult Education (Los Angeles): Registered Dental Assistant
- Torrance Adult School - Hamilton Site (Los Angeles): Dental Assistant
- Willow Adult (Los Angeles): Registered Dental Assistant
- Sunrise Tech Center (Sacramento region): Dental Assistant
- Woodland Adult Education (Sacramento region): Dental Assistant
- Grossmont Adult (San Diego): Dental Assistant
- Grossmont Adult Education, Foothills Adult Center (San Diego): Dental Assistant