Dental Assistant salary in Santa Cruz Watsonville, CA

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Santa Cruz Watsonville, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$48,036

Median $48,036
Low $40,319High $59,696

Based on 370 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, 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
$40,319
25th percentile
$41,410
75th percentile
$51,717
90th percentile
$59,696

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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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