Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Fresno
The median dental assistant earns $50,040 a year in the Fresno metro, with the middle half between $46,000 and $57,870.[1]
25th percentile
$46,000
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$50,040
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$57,870
Upper end of the middle half
Fresno runs about the same as the California median and ranks 15th of 25 California metros. It is about 4% higher than the national median.
Fresno pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,160 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,000 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $50,040 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $57,870 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,190 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,950 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Fresno: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Fresno?
The median dental assistant salary in the Fresno metro area is $50,040, with the middle half earning between $46,000 and $57,870 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $45,160 at the 10th percentile to $60,190 at the 90th.
Is Fresno higher or lower than the rest of California?
Fresno runs about the same as the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 15th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Fresno compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Fresno is about 4% 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 Fresno area?
BLS estimates 1,360 dental assistants were employed in the Fresno metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.15, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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