Dental Assistants Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $55,410 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $63,440
Employed locally 930
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $55,410
    75th
    $57,440
    90th
    $63,440

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Dental Assistants salary is 48% 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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,870
    Nursing Assistants $45,330
    Medical Assistants $48,340
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $54,020
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,750
    Massage Therapists $48,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Oxnard, CA is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.81 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Oxnard, CA is 17.1% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.