Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Napa
The median dental assistant earns $60,270 a year in the Napa metro, with the middle half between $50,690 and $64,890.[1]
25th percentile
$50,690
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$60,270
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$64,890
Upper end of the middle half
Napa runs about 20% higher than the California median and ranks 4th of 25 California metros. It is about 25% higher than the national median.
Napa pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,280 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $50,690 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $60,270 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $64,890 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $74,760 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $59,570 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Napa: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Napa?
The median dental assistant salary in the Napa metro area is $60,270, with the middle half earning between $50,690 and $64,890 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $47,280 at the 10th percentile to $74,760 at the 90th.
Is Napa higher or lower than the rest of California?
Napa runs about 20% higher than the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Napa compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Napa is about 25% 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 Napa area?
BLS estimates 230 dental assistants were employed in the Napa metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.20, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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