Updated on: Jan 28, 2026
The average Dental Assistant in the US makes $40,341. The average bonus for a Dental Assistant is $714 which represents 1.8% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Dental Assistants make the most in San Jose, CA at $79,649 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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