Dental Assistant salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Dental Assistant make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$61,172

Median $61,172
Low $45,649High $67,002

Based on 2,870 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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
$45,649
25th percentile
$49,323
75th percentile
$62,902
90th percentile
$67,002

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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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