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Dental Assistants in The United States
(Ayudantes de odontología)
Dental Assistants -- Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 31-9091.00 |
| Career Interests | CRS |
| Minimum education required | (Postsecondary) Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.12 (moderate growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 346,000 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 384,700 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 44,800 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $27,980 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $41,170 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $56,930 |
| Career Cluster | Health Science (Ciencia De la Salud) |
| Major Occupational Group | Healthcare Support |
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