The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Salinas, CA is $51,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,460.
Pay spans roughly $38,660 at the 10th percentile to $75,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.97 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as dental assistants in Salinas, CA.
| Median (annual) | $51,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.97 |
| 10th percentile | $38,660 |
| 90th percentile | $75,270 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.