Dental Assistants Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $48,610 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.37
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $60,570
Employed locally 250
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $42,800
    50th (median)
    $48,610
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $60,570

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Dental Assistants salary is 35% 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 Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,400
    Nursing Assistants $45,040
    Medical Assistants $47,620
    Physical Therapist Assistants $75,190
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,220
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Yuba City?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Yuba City, CA is $23.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.67 or more per hour.

    Is Yuba City above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Yuba City, CA is 2.8% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,800.