Dental Assistants Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $54,010 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $38,530
90th percentile $81,100
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,530
    25th
    $45,940
    50th (median)
    $54,010
    75th
    $62,520
    90th
    $81,100

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 96% Median Dental Assistants salary is 4% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,360
    Medical Assistants $39,570
    Nursing Assistants $44,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,670
    Phlebotomists $46,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in El Centro, CA is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.28 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in El Centro, CA is 14.2% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,530 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,940.