Hourly Rate for Dental Assistant, Surgical Jobs

Updated: 5 Feb 2012
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$0$12$24$36
Hourly Rate$12.00 - $22.91  
   
Overtime$13.15 - $34.75  
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$0$24K$48K$72K
Bonus$100.40 - $1,987  
   
Profit Sharing$850 - $2,200  
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$24,635 - $49,221  
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Associates In Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNot enough data
Popular Industries

Hourly Rate

Oral Surgery$12.39 - $22.52
Dental Prosthetic Services$11.62 - $22.33
Health Care Services$12.12 - $22.07
Medical Office$11.41 - $21.24
Pediatric Office$11.79 - $21.45

key statistics
Key Statistics for Dental Assistant, Surgical Jobs

Gender
Female
96%
female alumni
 
Male
4%
male alumni
Hourly Rate:$14.41 - $19.50 $11.67 - $16.86
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
35%
5-9 years
25%
10-19 years
25%
20 years or more
13%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 54% dental benefits Dental: 27%
vision benefits Vision: 13% employee benefits None: 41%

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Career Path for Dental Assistant, Surgical Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Dental Assistant, Surgical

Salary Range

$24,635 - $49,221
payscale
Dental Assistant
$20,305 - $41,128
Dental Assistant (Certified)
$21,084 - $43,407
Surgical Assistant
$28,096 - $75,332
 
Common Future Jobs

Dental Assistant, Surgical

Salary Range

$24,635 - $49,221
payscale
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant
$23,412 - $47,832
Dental Hygienist
$39,824 - $85,132
Dental Assistant, Registered Expanded Function (RDAEF)
$24,763 - $50,911
 

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sample job description
Dental Assistant, Surgical Job Description

People with the job title Dental Assistant, Surgical typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Prepare for surgical procedures by organizing surgical instruments and equipment in operating room. Maintain patient's vital statistics and intravenous fluids during surgery. Assist dentist during dental treatment procedures. Sterilize instruments and equipment. Take and develop patient x-rays. Document treatment by charting in patient records.

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