As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in California is $44,867. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,600 to $49,043, with most professionals earning between $38,625 and $52,846.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary | $38,625 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary | $41,600 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary | $44,867 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary | $49,043 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary | $52,846 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $49,043 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $50,054 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $51,520 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $49,006 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $47,868 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $50,846 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $49,109 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $46,623 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $57,165 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $57,034 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
1 - 3 years experience
Associate's Degree
5 - 7 years experience
Associate's Degree
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