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Dental assistant salary in Vancouver, BC

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Vancouver, BC?

Average base salary

$32.10
14%
above national average

The average salary for a dental assistant is $32.10 per hour in Vancouver, BC. 495 salaries reported, updated at November 2, 2026

Dental Assistant job openings in Vancouver, BC

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Certified Dental Assistant (Pe...
PDG Pediatric Dental Group5out of 5 stars.
Vancouver, BC
From $30 an hour
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Dental Assistant in Vancouver, BC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Corus Orthodontists
 
$73,745per year
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Dentalcorp
 
$70,026per year
Passion Dental Group
 
$69,680per year
Greenwoods Dental Centres
 
$69,507per year
WORKFORCE Staffing Solutions
 
$69,160per year
PRIVATE
 
$67,600per year

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Highest paying cities for Dental Assistants near Vancouver, BC

  1. Victoria, BC
    $35.03 per hour
  2. Nanaimo, BC
    $32.78 per hour
  3. Kelowna, BC
    $32.19 per hour
  4. North Vancouver, BC
    $32.11 per hour
  5. Vancouver, BC
    $32.10 per hour

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The average salary for a Dental Assistant is $32.10 per hour in Vancouver, BC. This figure is based on 495 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 2, 2026.

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Dental Assistant salaries in Vancouver, BC typically range between a low of $25.57 and a high of $40.29 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Dental Assistant in Vancouver, BC include Victoria, BC at $35.03 per hour, Nanaimo, BC at $32.78 per hour and Kelowna, BC at $32.19 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Dental Assistant in Vancouver, BC include Corus Orthodontists ($73,745 per year) and Dentalcorp ($70,026 per year).

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