Dental Assistants Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,930 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $58,250
Employed locally 440
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $46,500
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $57,080
    90th
    $58,250

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Dental Assistants salary is 31% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $45,840
    Nursing Assistants $44,250
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,950
    Phlebotomists $48,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants $79,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Visalia, CA is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.80 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Visalia, CA is 1.3% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,500.