Dental Assistants Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $49,090 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $84,340
Employed locally 200
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $44,680
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $67,610
    90th
    $84,340

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 71% Median Dental Assistants salary is 29% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,970
    Medical Assistants $45,870
    Nursing Assistants $45,380
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Hanford, CA is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.76 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Hanford, CA is 3.8% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,680.