Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Santa Rosa-Petaluma
The median dental assistant earns $60,590 a year in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro, with the middle half between $58,050 and $66,640.[1]
25th percentile
$58,050
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$60,590
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$66,640
Upper end of the middle half
Santa Rosa-Petaluma runs about 21% higher than the California median and ranks 3rd of 25 California metros. It is about 26% higher than the national median.
Santa Rosa-Petaluma pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,160 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $58,050 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $60,590 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $66,640 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $78,240 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $62,500 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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1.32
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Dental Assistant salary in Santa Rosa-Petaluma: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Santa Rosa-Petaluma?
The median dental assistant salary in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area is $60,590, with the middle half earning between $58,050 and $66,640 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $46,160 at the 10th percentile to $78,240 at the 90th.
Is Santa Rosa-Petaluma higher or lower than the rest of California?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma runs about 21% higher than the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Santa Rosa-Petaluma compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Santa Rosa-Petaluma is about 26% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma area?
BLS estimates 680 dental assistants were employed in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma 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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