Dental Assistants Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $48,090 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $36,440
90th percentile $62,090
Employed locally 250
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,440
    25th
    $44,970
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $57,600
    90th
    $62,090

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Dental Assistants salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620
    Vallejo, CA $60,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,080
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,270

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,410
    Nursing Assistants $44,010
    Medical Assistants $46,000
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,150
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,680
    Medical Equipment Preparers $51,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Chico, CA is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Chico, CA is 1.7% above the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Chico?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,440 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,970.