Busy Family-Owned General Dental Office North County San Diego Experienced Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant wanted for a busy, family-owned general dental practice in Encinitas....

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Dental Assistant / Receptionist/Sterile Tech

Tracy, CA
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Tracy, CA
18 hours ago

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Demographic Data for California

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Total Population

39,536,271

Number of Businesses

996,598

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dental Assistant positions.

Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in California offer the following education background

Vocational Degree or Certification

29.3%

High School or GED

23.9%

Bachelor's Degree

19.1%

Associate's Degree

16.5%

Doctorate Degree

4.6%

Some College

2.9%

Master's Degree

2.6%

Some High School

1.1%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in California

Less than 1 year

48.4%

1-2 years

27.4%

None

13.1%

10+ years

11.2%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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