The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Merced, CA is $47,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,440.
Pay spans roughly $36,390 at the 10th percentile to $60,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.80 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as dental assistants in Merced, CA.
| Median (annual) | $47,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.80 |
| 10th percentile | $36,390 |
| 90th percentile | $60,370 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.