The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Chico, CA is $48,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,890.
Pay spans roughly $36,440 at the 10th percentile to $62,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.12 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as dental assistants in Chico, CA.
| Median (annual) | $48,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.12 |
| 10th percentile | $36,440 |
| 90th percentile | $62,090 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.