The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Modesto, CA is $48,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,980.
Pay spans roughly $37,340 at the 10th percentile to $65,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.39 per hour. An estimated 860 people work as dental assistants in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $48,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,980 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.39 |
| 10th percentile | $37,340 |
| 90th percentile | $65,150 |
| Employment | 860 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.