How do we compare?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average hourly rate for a Dental Assistant is $20.34 ($42,310 yearly) in the United States. Of course, rates vary depending on location, skills, years of experience, and other factors.

On Princess Dental Staffing, our Dental Assistant candidates in Santa Cruz, CA are averaging $30 per hour ($60,000 yearly). This is based on 437 recently filled jobs with an accepted hourly range between $24 and $43 per hour, and a median hourly rate of $30 per hour.