Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Salinas
The median dental assistant earns $56,790 a year in the Salinas metro, with the middle half between $47,450 and $59,970.[1]
25th percentile
$47,450
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$56,790
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,970
Upper end of the middle half
Salinas runs about 13% higher than the California median and ranks 11th of 25 California metros. It is about 18% higher than the national median.
Salinas pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,770 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,450 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $56,790 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,970 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $70,920 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $55,700 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Salinas: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Salinas?
The median dental assistant salary in the Salinas metro area is $56,790, with the middle half earning between $47,450 and $59,970 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $42,770 at the 10th percentile to $70,920 at the 90th.
Is Salinas higher or lower than the rest of California?
Salinas runs about 13% higher than the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 11th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Salinas compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Salinas is about 18% 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 Salinas area?
BLS estimates 570 dental assistants were employed in the Salinas metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.22, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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