Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Stockton-Lodi
The median dental assistant earns $49,090 a year in the Stockton-Lodi metro, with the middle half between $46,920 and $59,190.[1]
25th percentile
$46,920
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,090
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,190
Upper end of the middle half
Stockton-Lodi runs about 2% lower than the California median and ranks 18th of 25 California metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Stockton-Lodi pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,690 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,920 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,090 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,190 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $66,460 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $53,570 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Stockton-Lodi: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Stockton-Lodi?
The median dental assistant salary in the Stockton-Lodi metro area is $49,090, with the middle half earning between $46,920 and $59,190 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $40,690 at the 10th percentile to $66,460 at the 90th.
Is Stockton-Lodi higher or lower than the rest of California?
Stockton-Lodi runs about 2% lower than the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 18th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Stockton-Lodi compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Stockton-Lodi is about 2% 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 Stockton-Lodi area?
BLS estimates 780 dental assistants were employed in the Stockton-Lodi metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.08, so the role is close to the national average.
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