Dental Assistant salary in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA

How much does a Dental Assistant make in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$52,800

Median $52,800
Low $39,196High $66,141

Based on 7,530 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted down 18% for entry-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile
$39,196
25th percentile
$48,183
75th percentile
$59,868
90th percentile
$66,141

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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