How much does a dental assistant make in Sacramento?
$58,580a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 3,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,830Median: $58,580Highest 10%: $70,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| 25th | $47,930 | $23.04 | |
| Median | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| 75th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 90th | $70,630 | $33.96 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| San Jose, CA | $74,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $64,390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,590 |
| Napa, CA | $60,270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,930 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,580 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,120 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,150 |
| Salinas, CA | $56,790 |
| El Centro, CA | $56,050 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $51,310 |
| Modesto, CA | $50,170 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,040 |
| Yuba City, CA | $50,030 |
| Hanford, CA | $49,980 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,090 |
| Merced, CA | $48,520 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,500 |
| Redding, CA | $48,490 |
| Chico, CA | $48,170 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,900 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,630 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,290 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $79,490 |
| Orderly | $62,380 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,640 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,560 |
| Massage Therapist | $51,980 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,440 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $28.16 ($58,580 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $58,580 against $48,070 nationally, 22% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $50,110, so Sacramento pays 17% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for dental assistant pay?
21 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,630 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.