Dental assistant schools in Fairfield, CA
4 schools within 30 miles of Fairfield, CA offer dental assistant programs, and the closest is Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD in Concord, 20 miles away. Dental assistants in California earn a median $50,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 20 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in CA
- $50,110
4 dental assistant schools within 30 mi of Fairfield, CA
School results
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD
Concord, CA · 20 mi · Public
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · 21 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
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Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Dental assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
What dental assistants earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in CaliforniaHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $50,110
- $24.09 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,790–$73,700
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 56,220
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.4%
- 53,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest dental assistant schools to Fairfield?
The closest are Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD (Concord, 20 mi), Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, 20 mi), and Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus (Pleasant Hill, 21 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach dental assistant.
How much do dental assistant programs near Fairfield cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $7,760 to $39,357. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do dental assistants make near Fairfield?
Across California, the median pay is $50,110 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Fairfield?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Dental assistant schools in nearby cities
- Vallejo (16 mi)
- Concord (20 mi)
- Antioch (23 mi)
- Woodland (32 mi)
- San Rafael (32 mi)
- Oakland (36 mi)
- Sacramento (37 mi)
- Galt (40 mi)