--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Oakland, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/oakland-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:20:12.243Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/oakland-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/oakland-ca/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Oakland, CA # Dental Assistant Jobs in Oakland, CA 63 dental assistant openings are live in the Oakland, CA area from 24 employers, led by La Clinica de La Raza, Choice Healthcare Services, and Image Specialty Partners. The middle half of posted salaries runs $49,863–$62,400 a year (median $56,160), from the 67% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 63 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Oakland market. **Companies hiring** : 24 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $56,160 : 67% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/oakland-ca/entry-level)36 jobs Level coverage is 57%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 63 Hiring employers 24 Salary coverage 67% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Established employers 31 6 companies · $55,796 median Startups & growing teams 25 14 companies · $56,160 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $49,863 P50 $56,160 P75 $62,400 P90 $69,495 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental assistant listings in Oakland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Oakland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 63 live roles tracked in this market. - 24 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Oakland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 63 dental assistant openings across 24 employers establish the current Oakland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers La Clinica de La Raza is one of the most active visible employers, with 23 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Oakland market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 24 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![La Clinica de La Raza logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Flaclinica.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F06%2Fcropped-favicon-32x32.png&sig=6CAmVdoVezjvz6KYa53-egBeKAgGMWFb-n48Amy4ku0) La Clinica de La RazaEstablished employers23Open roles](/company/la-clinica-de-la-raza)![Choice Healthcare Services logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dchoicehcs.com%26sz%3D128) Choice Healthcare ServicesStartups & growing teams6Open roles Image Specialty PartnersEmployer profile4Open roles Daily CityStartups & growing teams3Open roles Positions in our Dental OfficesStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Sonrava Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.squarespace-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1%2F6272dbb54531dc09a5e01eec%2F0ed35d0d-107d-4304-a2fe-54f9e0b7fa91%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=zmwhRQQEpgLvJtxOuRA-kdx6O_1sE_FbzdA7aQ1Kx9E) Sonrava HealthEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/sonrava-health)[![American Dental Companies logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F60b7ce3b0e2e3f790bc331b0%2F60b7ce3b0e2e3f35ccc33261_adc%2520logo%2520removed.png&sig=2gitDaH2HkXVDAzSOx4tgnkcWIklhL0d_qGX-Pxk8h0) American Dental CompaniesEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/american-dental-companies)![Big Smiles logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dbigsmiles.com%26sz%3D128) Big SmilesStartups & growing teams2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 63 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental Assistant - Napa CountyLive roleCommuniCare+OLENapa, California$55,432Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-napa-county-at-communicare-ole-90f3be7a-578c-5c7c-a544-3899603c9f7d)[Dental AssistantLive roleSonrava HealthConcord, CaliforniaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-sonrava-health-311c8c6d-fc2e-5033-9e00-150ceea34d9c)[Dental Assistant - Cosmetic Dentistry of HaywardLive roleAmerican Dental CompaniesHayward, California$41,600Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-cosmetic-dentistry-of-hayward-at-american-dental-59f0d25c-abe9-50f6-b1d6-3a3bbfd6c451)[Dental Assistant I-II-III-IV (Temporary Part-time)Entry-levelLa Clinica de La RazaOakland, CaliforniaPosted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-i-ii-iii-iv-temporary-part-time-at-la-clinica-de-la-736fbffd-af18-5ab5-a5cd-4518b3db3956)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelVeterans Health AdministrationVallejo, California$66,560Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-veterans-health-administration-d89a31b6-3a1d-59df-9475-af07d77d212a)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelBig SmilesOakland, California$41,600Posted Oct 23, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-big-smiles-289c85ed-2f11-51e6-9e21-038836dc641d)[Registered Dental AssistantLive rolePositions in our Dental OfficesHayward, California$54,080Posted Oct 23, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-9ca390db-c25e-5625-93f1-540623c91079)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelSpecialty1 PartnersDaly City, California$56,160Posted Oct 19, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-specialty1-partners-7f36fe7e-17fd-5e40-bfb4-58682dc8ea66) #### More dental assistant openings in Oakland - [Dental Assistant · PLUNJ](/job/dental-assistant-at-plunj-089f4768-d6d9-54c8-b054-7bdaca5f942a) - [Dental Assistant, Ortho, traveling · Positions in our Dental Offices](/job/dental-assistant-ortho-traveling-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-256cf419-77e5-5a07-8c2a-554837080da3) - [Registered Dental Assistant - Eric A Perez DDS · Mosaic Dental Collective, LLC](/job/registered-dental-assistant-eric-a-perez-dds-at-mosaic-dental-53e877a5-8108-5cf6-b1b6-2078514883e8) - [Dental Assistant-Ortho (with RDA) · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-ortho-with-rda-at-midwest-dental-635b1110-cbd3-5526-8f8e-29e520005623) - [Dental Assistant · Choice Healthcare Services](/job/dental-assistant-at-choice-healthcare-services-7e44bd00-1de9-5576-9c21-5ac8ce8bd03c) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Big Smiles](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-big-smiles-da7d9ad9-6e99-55d8-aa5b-725d5938d176) - [Dental Assistant · Positions in our Dental Offices](/job/dental-assistant-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-a9e6daf6-a0b8-5e0d-b525-fd25131fad3b) - [Full-Time Traveling Dental Assistant - Oakland, CA - Sign-On Bonus · Comprehensive Mobile Care](/job/full-time-traveling-dental-assistant-oakland-ca-sign-on-bonus-at-7eebf950-9f20-57a2-a6c7-cd94624f1e4f) - [RDA/DA - Registered Dental Assistant/ Dental Assistant · Daily City](/job/rda-da-registered-dental-assistant-dental-assistant-at-daily-city-fb4c598e-a432-52da-80a8-a318f74a6ca6) - [Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) · Image Specialty Partners](/job/registered-dental-assistant-rda-at-image-specialty-partners-d51178a8-cfba-58bd-93cc-3a684de82a95) - [Dental Assistant (DA) / Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) · Image Specialty Partners](/job/dental-assistant-da-registered-dental-assistant-rda-at-image-f57fd5d8-af49-56b5-9bec-c13751eacacf) - [Dental Assistant- Full Time · Enable Dental](/job/dental-assistant-full-time-at-enable-dental-03fcf89f-3897-50a5-a485-f6cd22e536b9) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Kids Care Dental and Orthodontics](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-kids-care-dental-and-orthodontics-09895d65-4eb4-51ed-b899-a36d91c1f1d5) - [Ortho Dental Assistant · Sonrava Health](/job/ortho-dental-assistant-at-sonrava-health-ba1bdeac-e45a-52dc-a0af-320bfb26aa47) - [Dental Assistant (Bilingual Spanish) · Sonrava Health](/job/dental-assistant-bilingual-spanish-at-sonrava-health-c8ff2d8c-72f2-5c4b-91db-fab77e5e13ee) - [RDA/Dental Assistant · Cedar Dental Care](/job/rda-dental-assistant-at-cedar-dental-care-aee2ea04-9371-5803-84c4-34da7dd1202e) [Explore all 63 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Oakland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental assistant jobs are open in Oakland? Metaintro tracks 63 live dental assistant openings from 24 employers in the Oakland, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Oakland pay? The median posted salary is $56,160 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $49,863 to $62,400. Based on the 67% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Oakland? La Clinica de La Raza, Choice Healthcare Services, Image Specialty Partners, and Daily City have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 24 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Oakland. 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