Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Visalia
The median dental assistant earns $46,630 a year in the Visalia metro, with the middle half between $45,900 and $57,250.[1]
25th percentile
$45,900
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,630
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$57,250
Upper end of the middle half
Visalia runs about 7% lower than the California median and ranks 25th of 25 California metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Visalia pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,680 | $38,790 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,900 | $46,270 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,630 | $50,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $57,250 | $60,670 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,910 | $73,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,960 | $54,710 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Visalia: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Visalia?
The median dental assistant salary in the Visalia metro area is $46,630, with the middle half earning between $45,900 and $57,250 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $43,680 at the 10th percentile to $59,910 at the 90th.
Is Visalia higher or lower than the rest of California?
Visalia runs about 7% lower than the California state median for dental assistants. It ranks 25th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Visalia compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Visalia is about 3% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Visalia area?
BLS estimates 480 dental assistants were employed in the Visalia metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.12, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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