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Dental assistant salary in Alberta

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Alberta?

Average base salary

$29.66
8%
above national average

The average salary for a dental assistant is $29.66 per hour in Alberta. 1.5k salaries reported, updated at June 23, 2026

Dental Assistant job openings in Alberta

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Registered Dental Assistant
Calgary, AB
$22–$35 an hour
Full-time
8 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Dental Assistant in Alberta

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City Orthodontics & Pediatric ...
 
$74,880per year
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House Dental Centre
 
$73,970per year
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Vancouver Island Smiles
 
$70,720per year
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WORKFORCE Staffing Solutions
 
$70,357per year
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123Dentist
 
$66,160per year
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Passion Dental Group
 
$64,827per year
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Highest paying cities for Dental Assistants near Alberta

  1. Spruce Grove, AB
    $32.75 per hour
  2. Red Deer, AB
    $31.94 per hour
  3. Cochrane, AB
    $31.43 per hour
  4. St. Albert, AB
    $30.09 per hour
  5. Edmonton, AB
    $29.92 per hour

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