Dental Assistants Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,730 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $38,190
90th percentile $62,550
Employed locally 1,450
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,190
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $46,730
    75th
    $60,560
    90th
    $62,550

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Dental Assistants salary is 35% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,280
    Nursing Assistants$42,840
    Medical Assistants$44,700
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,790
    Phlebotomists$48,160
    Medical Equipment Preparers$48,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Fresno, CA is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.94 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Fresno, CA is 1.2% below 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,190 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.