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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in San Francisco, CA is $58,415. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,178 to $64,165, with most professionals earning between $46,499 and $69,400.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $46,499 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $52,178 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $58,415 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $64,165 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $69,400 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25% $52,178 10% $46,499 90% $69,400 75% $64,165 $58,415 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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58496
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 Francisco, CA. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $52,178 to $64,165 with the average base salary of $58,415. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,281 to $64,391 with the average total cash compensation of $58,496.

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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