Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in El Centro
The median dental assistant earns $56,050 a year in the El Centro metro, with the middle half between $46,990 and $61,330.[1]
25th percentile
$46,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$56,050
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$61,330
Upper end of the middle half
El Centro runs about 12% higher than the California median and ranks 12th of 25 California metros. It is about 17% higher than the national median.
El Centro pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,120 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,990 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $56,050 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $61,330 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $79,620 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $56,840 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in El Centro: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in El Centro?
The median dental assistant salary in the El Centro metro area is $56,050, with the middle half earning between $46,990 and $61,330 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $43,120 at the 10th percentile to $79,620 at the 90th.
Is El Centro higher or lower than the rest of California?
El Centro runs about 12% higher than the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 12th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does El Centro compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in El Centro is about 17% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the El Centro area?
BLS estimates 130 dental assistants were employed in the El Centro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.78, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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