CA · Victorville · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Victorville, CA

Dental Assistants in the Victorville area earn a median of $23.57 per hour, about $49,030 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.53 and $26.90. That ranks 64th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 233rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Victorville and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Victorville and what they pay.

Open Dental Assistant roles near Victorville

Roles in other cities of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area.

PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Assistant

Smile Brands · Fontana, CA

$19.00–$20.00/ hour
  • Full-time
  • Req 39035
New this week
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Menifee, CA

$19.00–$26.50/ hour
  • Menifee Dental Group and Orthodontics
  • Req 112387
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Yucaipa, CA

$19.25–$26.75/ hour
  • Imperial Dental Practice and Orthodontic
  • Req 111918
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Eastvale, CA

$19.00–$26.50/ hour
  • Gateway Dental Group and Orthodontics
  • Req 111540
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Beaumont, CA

$19.00–$26.50/ hour
  • Beaumont Smiles Dentistry and Orthodonti
  • Req 111488
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Who is hiring dental assistants near Victorville

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
PDS Health4$22.75
Smile Brands2$22

Dental Assistant pay in Victorville, CA

The metro median is in line with the California statewide median of $23.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 6,210 dental assistants employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.51).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.79$39,08017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.53$46,8601% below U.S. median
Median$23.57$49,0304% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.90$55,95018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.39$56,97020% above U.S. median

How Victorville ranks

  • 64th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 233rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 13th 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 Victorville

  • Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.57 median hour buys what $22.14 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 Victorville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$849
  • Per year: $42,426
  • Per month: $3,536

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in San Bernardino County

HRSA lists 21 active dental health shortage designations that include San Bernardino County (7 population-group, 14 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
Apple Valley, CA8 mi$23.57/hr75,029
Hesperia, CA9 mi$23.57/hr101,836

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.

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Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in Victorville, CA?

Dental Assistants in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $23.57 per hour, about $49,030 a year. The middle half earn between $22.53 and $26.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Victorville a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 233rd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 64th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental assistants in Victorville?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Victorville.

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

HRSA lists 21 active dental health shortage designations that include San Bernardino 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 Victorville?

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportVictorville, 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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