--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in San Diego, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/san-diego-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:10:12.253Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/san-diego-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/san-diego-ca/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · San Diego, CA # Dental Assistant Jobs in San Diego, CA 32 dental assistant openings are live in the San Diego, CA area from 11 employers, led by Positions in our Dental Offices, Vista Community Clinic, and Midwest Dental. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600–$48,994 a year (median $46,675), from the 88% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+San+Diego%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** : 32 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the San Diego market. **Companies hiring** : 11 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $46,675 : 88% 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/san-diego-ca/entry-level)10 jobs Level coverage is 31%. 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 32 Hiring employers 11 Salary coverage 88% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 23 6 companies · $45,760 median Established employers 7 3 companies · $57,886 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $41,600 P50 $46,675 P75 $48,994 P90 $58,329 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 San Diego - 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+San+Diego%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 San Diego, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 32 live roles tracked in this market. - 11 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in San Diego Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 32 dental assistant openings across 11 employers establish the current San Diego opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Positions in our Dental Offices is one of the most active visible employers, with 8 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 San Diego market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 11 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Positions in our Dental OfficesStartups & growing teams8Open roles [![Vista Community Clinic logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistacommunityclinic.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F07%2Fvcc-logo-header.png) Vista Community ClinicStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/vista-community-clinic)[![Midwest Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmidwest-dental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fcropped-MWD_web-favicon_184x184-180x180.png&sig=KO2mUYKYw0zVc9_VdWwLQ3oWOBweOZNeAOba4qh7KHU) Midwest DentalStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/midwest-dental)![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 teams3Open roles [![PDS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pdshealth.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fweb-production%2Fpds-health%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=agMhsJ6IsEbNIlZRjknFMbrQNoVmnrVpN6NtvoT9rls) PDS HealthEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/pds-health)![TrueCare logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dtruecare.com%26sz%3D128) TrueCareEstablished employers3Open roles [![Family Health Centers of San Diego logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fhcsd.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fcropped-favicon-180x180.png&sig=ecKImIxKVlbIHFad5zbjLVzWHPilHtsSQqxn7b_LIOc) Family Health Centers of San DiegoTop of market1Open roles](/company/family-health-centers-of-san-diego)[![Neighborhood Healthcare logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhcare.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F04%2Fcropped-neighborhood-healthcare-favicon-180x180.jpg&sig=Fihf5sDFnqRt6YV4qa-5tt3jq01_A3O7SrjVtKwXt4g) Neighborhood HealthcareStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/neighborhood-healthcare) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 32 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)Live roleChoice Healthcare ServicesSan Diego, California$41,600Posted Oct 23, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-rda-at-choice-healthcare-services-d8812b06-fd6a-5859-9fc3-4b63eb3591f3)[Dental Assistant (with RDA)-OrthoEntry-levelMidwest DentalEscondido, California$49,920Posted Oct 20, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-with-rda-ortho-at-midwest-dental-28fc0917-16f5-538f-a636-286e9772241c)[Dental Assistant, OS (Limited Part-Time)Live rolePositions in our Dental OfficesVista, CaliforniaPosted Oct 20, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-os-limited-part-time-at-positions-in-our-dental-286aadef-15c2-5ff6-b138-5c854cf8bf1d)[Dental AssistantLive rolePositions in our Dental OfficesVista, California$35,152Posted Oct 20, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-233f1624-7712-561b-b968-919e06d1ad44)[Registered Dental AssistantLive rolePositions in our Dental OfficesChula Vista, California$41,600Posted Oct 20, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-8d7487b3-1722-568c-bf50-f563ddd002b4)[Dental Assistant - Sycuan Health CenterLive rolesycuanEl Cajon, CaliforniaPosted Oct 20, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-sycuan-health-center-at-sycuan-26a2b6f6-785e-54ac-bdfe-4e0fd46dacf1)[Registered Dental Assistant- Mobile FloatLive roleTrueCareSan Marcos, California$62,379Posted Oct 15, 2026](/job/registered-dental-assistant-mobile-float-at-truecare-4d2ec839-1f52-5317-b76c-583186604037)[Dental AssistantLive rolePositions in our Dental OfficesCarlsbad, California$47,840Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-f390c59a-3707-5fa8-bf5c-34898814378f) #### More dental assistant openings in San Diego - [Dental Assistant -Ortho · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-ortho-at-midwest-dental-37f8cbb4-606d-5846-861e-9b983c2a6784) - [Dental Assistant · The Arora Group](/job/dental-assistant-at-the-arora-group-a158de10-11cb-53a4-bf05-7543e2813bab) - [Dental Assistant - Temporary · Positions in our Dental Offices](/job/dental-assistant-temporary-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-3a9736dd-3fab-52e4-aa45-0a03df3eb807) - [Dental Assistant · Positions in our Dental Offices](/job/dental-assistant-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-653cc28d-e937-56f2-9d4d-652d0a0aa8bc) - [Dental Assistant - Registered Dental Assistant - Temp - DA - RDA · Vista Community Clinic](/job/dental-assistant-registered-dental-assistant-temp-da-rda-at-vista-6e400d6d-dc27-5442-8d8c-ad1b4bd073ff) - [Registered Dental Assistant - Sign On Bonus! · Positions in our Dental Offices](/job/registered-dental-assistant-sign-on-bonus-at-positions-in-our-dental-0cc27fba-d0b3-53e6-a9b5-85b79fb2961c) - [Registered Dental Assistant · Positions in our Dental Offices](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-positions-in-our-dental-offices-67a40070-37bf-5cec-865d-efb751d88181) - [Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (Per Diem) · Neighborhood Healthcare](/job/dental-assistant-or-registered-dental-assistant-per-diem-at-db5e724c-7ed0-55e5-84a2-4daefa6f84ff) - [Dental Assistant (with RDA) · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-with-rda-at-midwest-dental-afcc4274-cd1d-574b-a2be-8e32f281dc69) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-aebb0fd3-a1f3-5b0e-8d5f-57a1280f511a) - [Dental Assistant - Registered Dental Assistant - DA - RDA · Vista Community Clinic](/job/dental-assistant-registered-dental-assistant-da-rda-at-vista-ab3b7b43-4b26-5def-9d88-ea1bd5db5b77) - [Registered Dental Assistant- Float · TrueCare](/job/registered-dental-assistant-float-at-truecare-ddee8466-127e-5211-8c39-9860b4a35f08) - [Registered Dental Assistant (RDA/OA) · Choice Healthcare Services](/job/registered-dental-assistant-rda-oa-at-choice-healthcare-services-7440f8f4-1e45-5fc3-961c-a7cd027fe43a) - [Registered Dental Assistant · PDS Health](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-pds-health-b66a1201-3373-57c2-9afa-72df6383ad6b) - [Dental Assistant · PDS Health](/job/dental-assistant-at-pds-health-8b0a637c-a2e1-5b93-9635-f8d8ff15a7c5) - [Registered Dental Assistant · PDS Health](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-pds-health-f159ee09-2449-5aff-a4f1-7bd1145fa1b2) [Explore all 32 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA) ## Dental Assistant jobs in San Diego: 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 San Diego? Metaintro tracks 32 live dental assistant openings from 11 employers in the San Diego, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in San Diego pay? The median posted salary is $46,675 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600 to $48,994. Based on the 88% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in San Diego? Positions in our Dental Offices, Vista Community Clinic, Midwest Dental, and Choice Healthcare Services have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 11 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 San Diego. 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