Dental Assistants salary in Fresno, CA
The median dental assistants in Fresno, CA earns $50,040 a year, 4% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,240 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $45,160
- 25th percentile
- $46,000
- Median percentile
- $50,040
- 75th percentile
- $57,870
- 90th percentile
- $60,190
Based on 1,360 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$38,884 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $50,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,825 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,828 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$3,503 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,240 |
| Every two weeks | $1,496 |
Does it go far here?
$48,983Median pay in Fresno, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 102.2 vs 100).
43%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,392 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Fresno, CA
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $188,930 |
| Pharmacists | $169,160 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $166,570 |
| Lawyers | $162,680 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,650 |
| Financial Managers | $137,650 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $136,130 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $134,720 |
All dental assistants salaries · Take-home pay in California