PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Dental Assistant In Training
PDS Health · Garden Grove, CA
$17.25–$24.25/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Garden Grove, CA
Dental Assistants in the Garden Grove area earn a median of $22.29 per hour, about $46,360 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $23.76. That ranks 177th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 316th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Garden Grove. The free report below lists employers near Garden Grove and what they pay.
- $22.29median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $22–$24typical range per hour
- 19,300dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $23.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 19,300 dental assistants employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.28).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.49 | $38,460 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.88 | $45,510 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.29 | $46,360 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.76 | $49,420 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.86 | $57,950 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Garden Grove ranks
- 177th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 316th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 24th of 24 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Garden Grove
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.29 median hour buys what $19.63 buys at the national price level, 14% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Garden Grove paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$802
- Per year: $40,122
- Per month: $3,344
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Orange County
HRSA lists 19 active dental health shortage designations that include Orange County (1 population-group, 18 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CA | 3 mi | $22.29/hr | 89,537 |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 5 mi | $22.29/hr | 56,036 |
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License and tax basics in California
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Garden Grove, CA?
Dental Assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $22.29 per hour, about $46,360 a year. The middle half earn between $21.88 and $23.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Garden Grove a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 316th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 177th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Garden Grove?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Garden Grove. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Garden Grove.
Do I need a California license to work in Garden Grove as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Garden Grove in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 19 active dental health shortage designations that include Orange County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Garden Grove?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportGarden Grove, CA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersFresno, CA · 2 postings$28.75/ hr$27–$30
- Aspen DentalCitrus Heights, CA · 9 postings$27.25/ hr$18–$40
- Smile BrandsMission Viejo, CA · 20 postings$24.75/ hr$19–$32
- PDS HealthLa Mesa, CA · 54 postings$23.00/ hr$17–$36
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$24.00High$29
86 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in California, 67 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 86 Dental Assistant roles
- Experienced Registered Dental AssistantPermanent$22.25–$31.00/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$21.00–$29.25/ hour
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