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Dental Assistant

Class code 7911 · Bargaining Unit R20

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$3,432 to $4,297$41,184 to $51,564
B$3,709 to $4,642$44,508 to $55,704
T$3,667 to $4,817$44,004 to $57,804
U$3,856 to $5,706$46,272 to $68,472
V$4,809 to $7,117$57,708 to $85,404
W$4,341 to $5,706$52,092 to $68,472
Y$5,413 to $7,117$64,956 to $85,404

Representation

Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R20, Medical and Social Services.

Where these jobs are

5 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Veterans Affairs5

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Dental Assistants across all California employers was $50,110 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $41,184 to $85,404 a year.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.