OPEN·FULL-TIME·POSTED OCTOBER 19, 2026
Dental Assistant
Children's Dentistry of Merced · Merced, CA
Hourly pay
$20.50
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$820
Annualized
$42,640
vs. California median
-21%
Dental Assistant: $26.00/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Full-time |
| Posted pay range | $18.00–$23.00/hr |
| Posted | October 19, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
We are looking for a friendly, reliable dental assistant to join our team and help create a positive experience for our patients. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and has an upbeat attitude.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
21% below the California median.
Dental Assistant jobs in California pay a median of $26.00/hr, with the middle half between $22.50 and $29.00. This one pays $20.50/hr.
P25
$23
P50
$26
P75
$29
YOU
THIS JOB $20.50/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF DENTAL ASSISTANT PAY IN CALIFORNIA
03·SIMILAR JOBS·DENTAL ASSISTANT IN CALIFORNIA
| Job | Location | Pay | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant (Rda) Green Street Dental Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | $25.00/hr | October 21, 2026 |
| Registered Dental Assistant Dental Express | San Diego, CA | $31.00/hr | October 21, 2026 |
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| Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant Esthetic Reflections in Dentistry | Folsom, CA | $29.50/hr | October 21, 2026 |
| Registered Dental Assistant (Rda) Kremer Dental Care | Chico, CA | $24.50/hr | October 20, 2026 |
| Full Time Registered Dental Assistant Etesse Dentistry | Solana Beach, CA | $30.00/hr | October 20, 2026 |