The data was updated to reflect 2022 information April 25.
Here are the top 10 highest-paying metropolitan areas for dental assistants:
1. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, Calif.: $62,830
2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif.: $61,130
3. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minn.-Wisconsin.: $61,020
4. Santa Rosa, Calif.: $56,750
5. Rochester, Minn.: $56,510
6. Mankato-North Mankato, Minn.: $55,470
7. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, Calif.: $54,850
8. St. Cloud, Minn.: $54,710
9. Bismarck, N.D.: $54,170
10. Burlington-South Burlington, Vt.: $54,050
