Dental Assistants Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $58,690 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $39,890
90th percentile $74,320
Employed locally 180
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,890
    25th
    $47,900
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $61,830
    90th
    $74,320

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Dental Assistants salary is 46% 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 Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,650
    Nursing Assistants $48,070
    Medical Assistants $58,270
    Massage Therapists $38,170
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $74,180
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Napa, CA is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.94 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Napa, CA is 24.1% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,890 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,900.