Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Chico
The median dental assistant earns $48,170 a year in the Chico metro, with the middle half between $46,650 and $58,660.[1]
25th percentile
$46,650
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,170
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,660
Upper end of the middle half
Chico runs about 4% lower than the California median and ranks 22nd of 25 California metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Chico pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,560 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,650 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,170 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,660 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,960 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,260 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Chico: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Chico?
The median dental assistant salary in the Chico metro area is $48,170, with the middle half earning between $46,650 and $58,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,560 at the 10th percentile to $60,960 at the 90th.
Is Chico higher or lower than the rest of California?
Chico runs about 4% lower than the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 22nd of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Chico compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Chico is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Chico area?
BLS estimates 290 dental assistants were employed in the Chico metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.50, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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