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Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions
Aspen Dental · Stockton, CA
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Dental Assistant jobs in Manteca, CA
Pay for dental assistants in the Manteca area centers on $23.08 per hour, or about $48,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.04 and the upper quarter over $27.55. That ranks 98th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 244th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Manteca and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Manteca.
- $23.08median pay per hour, Stockton
- $21–$28typical range per hour
- 810dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 2% below the California statewide median of $23.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 810 dental assistants employed in the Stockton-Lodi metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.00 | $39,520 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.04 | $43,760 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.08 | $48,000 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.55 | $57,300 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $32.97 | $68,580 | 45% above U.S. median |
How Manteca ranks
- 98th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 244th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 17th 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 Manteca
- Overall prices in Stockton-Lodi run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.08 median hour buys what $21.96 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Manteca paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$831
- Per year: $41,544
- Per month: $3,462
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Stockton-Lodi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in San Joaquin County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include San Joaquin County (1 population-group, 3 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy, CA | 13 mi | $23.08/hr | 100,136 |
| Stockton, CA | 14 mi | $23.08/hr | 324,975 |
| Modesto, CA | 16 mi | $23.39/hr | 220,592 |
| Turlock, CA | 28 mi | $23.39/hr | 72,888 |
| Brentwood, CA | 28 mi | $30.14/hr | 66,286 |
| Livermore, CA | 30 mi | $30.14/hr | 84,867 |
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Manteca, CA?
Dental Assistants in the Stockton-Lodi metro area have a median pay of $23.08 per hour, about $48,000 a year. The middle half earn between $21.04 and $27.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Manteca a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Stockton-Lodi ranks 244th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 98th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Manteca?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Stockton-Lodi area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Manteca.
Do I need a California license to work in Manteca 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 Manteca in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include San Joaquin 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 Manteca?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportManteca, 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
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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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