Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Redding
The median dental assistant earns $48,490 a year in the Redding metro, with the middle half between $46,720 and $58,740.[1]
25th percentile
$46,720
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,490
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,740
Upper end of the middle half
Redding runs about 3% lower than the California median and ranks 21st of 25 California metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Redding pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,390 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,720 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,490 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,740 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,580 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $51,890 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Redding: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Redding?
The median dental assistant salary in the Redding metro area is $48,490, with the middle half earning between $46,720 and $58,740 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $40,390 at the 10th percentile to $60,580 at the 90th.
Is Redding higher or lower than the rest of California?
Redding runs about 3% lower than the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 21st of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Redding compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Redding 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 Redding area?
BLS estimates 240 dental assistants were employed in the Redding metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.32, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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