Dental Assistants Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $60,220 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $45,750
90th percentile $74,240
Employed locally 550
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,750
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $60,220
    75th
    $64,240
    90th
    $74,240

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Dental Assistants salary is 40% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,080
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,270
    Napa, CA $58,690

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,530
    Medical Assistants $75,180
    Nursing Assistants $47,590
    Medical Equipment Preparers $82,070
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $52,800
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Vallejo, CA is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.16 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Vallejo, CA is 27.3% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,750 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.