Dental Nurse Salary in San Diego, California

Dental Nurse Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Dental Nurse make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in San Diego, CA is $44,029. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,823 to $48,127, with most professionals earning between $37,904 and $51,859.

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Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $37,904 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $40,823 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $44,029 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $48,127 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $51,859 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Nurse in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $40,823 to $48,127 with the average base salary of $44,029. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,823 to $48,127 with the average total cash compensation of $44,029.

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San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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