PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Dental Assistant (with RDA)
Smile Brands · Simi Valley, CA
$22.00–$25.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Assistant jobs in San Buenaventura, CA
Dental Assistants in the San Buenaventura area earn a median of $26.64 per hour, about $55,410 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.04 and $27.62. That ranks 25th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 105th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for San Buenaventura and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Buenaventura.
- $26.64median pay per hour, Oxnard
- $23–$28typical range per hour
- 930dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Camarillo, CA
$19.00–$26.50/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 1 | $23.50 |
| PDS Health | 1 | $22.75 |
Dental Assistant pay in San Buenaventura, CA
The metro median is 13% above the California statewide median of $23.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 930 dental assistants employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.65 | $38,790 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.04 | $47,920 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $26.64 | $55,410 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.62 | $57,450 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.50 | $63,440 | 34% above U.S. median |
How San Buenaventura ranks
- 25th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 105th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 San Buenaventura
- Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $26.64 median hour buys what $24.10 buys at the national price level, 6% above 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 San Buenaventura paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$959
- Per year: $47,952
- Per month: $3,996
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Ventura County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Ventura County (2 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 5 mi | $26.64/hr | 200,616 |
| Camarillo, CA | 13 mi | $26.64/hr | 69,881 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 28 mi | $23.83/hr | 87,291 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 44 mi | $22.29/hr | 229,159 |
| Santa Monica, CA | 47 mi | $22.29/hr | 90,729 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 51 mi | $22.29/hr | 3,878,704 |
Dental Assistant jobs in California · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in San Buenaventura, CA?
Dental Assistants in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $26.64 per hour, about $55,410 a year. The middle half earn between $23.04 and $27.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Buenaventura a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 105th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 25th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in San Buenaventura?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Buenaventura.
Do I need a California license to work in San Buenaventura 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 San Buenaventura in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Ventura 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 San Buenaventura?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportSan Buenaventura, 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
+ 84 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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