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Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Hourly Rate

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Updated: 11 May 2013

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Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) 2013 Total Pay (?

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$22,044 - $43,653

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$10	$20	$30
Hourly Rate	$10.23 - $20.47
Overtime	$0.38 - $29.42

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$20K	$40K	$60K
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,479
Profit Sharing	$983 - $4,112
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$22,044 - $43,653
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 11 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 284

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Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Tasks

Take and develop patient x-rays, including digital (if certified).
Sterilize instruments and equipment.
Teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene.
Assist dentist during dental treatment procedures.
Maintain office records and supplies and schedule appointments.

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Companies and Industries for Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Dentist's Office	$10.54 - $21.51
Pediatrician's Office	$10.45 - $19.74
Health Care	$10.43 - $20.70
Dental Laboratory	$9.25 - $19.27
Medical Office	$10.36 - $19.77

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Key Statistics for Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 96%			Male 4%
Hourly Rate:	$13.43 - $18.28			$11.75 - $15.04

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

37%

5-9 years

23%

10-19 years

20%

20 years or more

15%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	$9.10 - $18.77
Certificate (Cert), Dental Assisting	$10.30 - $21.29
Bachelor's Degree	$17.00 - $22.99

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 44%		Dental: 44%
	Vision: 14%		None: 36%

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