How much does a dental assistant make in Los Angeles?
$46,900a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $22.55 an hour or $3,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.55
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 198 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 21,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,050Median: $46,900Highest 10%: $58,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| 25th | $45,190 | $21.73 | |
| Median | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| 75th | $50,600 | $24.33 | |
| 90th | $58,900 | $28.32 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| San Jose, CA | $74,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $64,390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,590 |
| Napa, CA | $60,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,930 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,580 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,580 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,120 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,150 |
| Salinas, CA | $56,790 |
| El Centro, CA | $56,050 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $51,310 |
| Modesto, CA | $50,170 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,040 |
| Yuba City, CA | $50,030 |
| Hanford, CA | $49,980 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,090 |
| Merced, CA | $48,520 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,500 |
| Redding, CA | $48,490 |
| Chico, CA | $48,170 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,100 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,630 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $82,140 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,090 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $59,520 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,940 |
| Orderly | $49,760 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,130 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,050 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $46,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $22.55 ($46,900 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $46,900 against $48,070 nationally, 2% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $50,110, so Los Angeles pays 6% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for dental assistant pay?
198 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.