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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Fairfield, CA
$24.00–$26.50/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Vallejo, CA
The median dental assistant pay in the Vallejo area is $28.95 per hour ($60,220 a year), with the typical range running from $22.55 to $30.88. That ranks 7th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 17th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Vallejo and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Vallejo.
- $28.95median pay per hour, Vallejo
- $23–$31typical range per hour
- 550dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Fairfield, CA
$21.00–$29.25/ hour
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Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Vacaville, CA
$19.75–$27.75/ hour
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Registered Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Vallejo, CA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| PDS Health | 2 | $24.44 |
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $25.25 |
Dental Assistant pay in Vallejo, CA
The metro median is 23% above the California statewide median of $23.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 550 dental assistants employed in the Vallejo metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.59).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.00 | $45,760 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.55 | $46,900 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.95 | $60,220 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.88 | $64,230 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.69 | $74,240 | 57% above U.S. median |
How Vallejo ranks
- 7th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 17th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Vallejo
- Overall prices in Vallejo run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% above the U.S. average (index 142.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.95 median hour buys what $26.69 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Vallejo paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,042
- Per year: $52,110
- Per month: $4,342
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Vallejo metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Solano County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Solano County (1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA | 12 mi | $30.14/hr | 115,353 |
| Napa, CA | 13 mi | $28.22/hr | 76,921 |
| Novato, CA | 16 mi | $30.14/hr | 52,311 |
| San Rafael, CA | 16 mi | $30.14/hr | 59,961 |
| Fairfield, CA | 16 mi | $28.95/hr | 122,646 |
| Berkeley, CA | 17 mi | $30.14/hr | 121,749 |
Dental Assistant jobs in California · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Vallejo, CA?
Dental Assistants in the Vallejo metro area have a median pay of $28.95 per hour, about $60,220 a year. The middle half earn between $22.55 and $30.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Vallejo a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Vallejo ranks 17th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 7th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Vallejo?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Vallejo area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Vallejo.
Do I need a California license to work in Vallejo 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 Vallejo in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Solano 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 Vallejo?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportVallejo, 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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