CA · Glendora · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Glendora, CA

The median dental assistant pay in the Glendora area is $22.29 per hour ($46,360 a year), with the typical range running from $21.88 to $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. 18 open roles with published pay are listed for Glendora and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Glendora.

Open Dental Assistant roles near Glendora

Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.

PermanentPosted today

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Lake Forest, CA

$19.25–$26.75/ hour
  • Lake Forest Dental Group and Orthodontic
  • Req 113036
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Bellflower, CA

$20.00–$28.00/ hour
  • The Dental Office of Bellflower
  • Req 112871
New this week
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Assistant (with RDA)

Smile Brands · San Juan Capistrano, CA

$26.00–$28.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39430
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Registered Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Huntington Beach, CA

$22.25–$31.00/ hour
  • HB Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics
  • Req 112692
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Glendale, CA

$19.25–$26.75/ hour
  • Dentists of Glendale
  • Req 112545
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Tustin, CA

$19.25–$26.75/ hour
  • Tustin Legacy Dentistry
  • Req 112466
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Orange, CA

$19.25–$26.75/ hour
  • Orange Village Dentistry
  • Req 112469
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Huntington Beach, CA

$17.25–$24.25/ hour
  • HB Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics
  • Req 112368
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Who is hiring dental assistants near Glendora

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
PDS Health13$22.75
Smile Brands5$25.50

Dental Assistant pay in Glendora, CA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.49$38,46019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.88$45,5104% below U.S. median
Median$22.29$46,3602% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.76$49,4204% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.86$57,95023% above U.S. median

How Glendora 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 Glendora

  • 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 Glendora 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 Los Angeles County

HRSA lists 91 active dental health shortage designations that include Los Angeles County (7 population-group, 84 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
West Covina, CA7 mi$22.29/hr106,920
Pomona, CA8 mi$22.29/hr147,966
Upland, CA11 mi$23.57/hr79,684
Chino Hills, CA16 mi$23.57/hr77,418
Ontario, CA16 mi$23.57/hr185,285
Chino, CA16 mi$23.57/hr94,010

Dental Assistant jobs in California · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide

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.

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Glendora

Glendora city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in Glendora, 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 Glendora 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 Glendora?

We list 18 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Glendora.

Do I need a California license to work in Glendora 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 Glendora in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 91 active dental health shortage designations that include Los Angeles 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 Glendora?

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportGlendora, 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

  1. Experienced Registered Dental AssistantPermanent
    $22.25–$31.00/ hour
    PDS Health · La Mesa, CA · posted today
  2. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $21.00–$29.25/ hour
    PDS Health · Elk Grove, CA · posted today

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