Dental Nurse Salary in San Jose, California

Dental Nurse Salary in San Jose, CA

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in San Jose, CA is $51,306. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,570 to $56,082, with most professionals earning between $44,169 and $60,430.

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Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $44,169 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $47,570 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $51,306 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $56,082 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $60,430 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $47,570 10% $44,169 90% $60,430 75% $56,082 $51,306 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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 Jose, CA. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $47,570 to $56,082 with the average base salary of $51,306. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,570 to $56,082 with the average total cash compensation of $51,306.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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