Dentists, General Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $133,190 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $64.04
10th percentile $84,760
90th percentile
Employed locally 300
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,760
    25th
    $107,680
    50th (median)
    $133,190
    75th
    $210,240

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 197% Median Dentists, General salary is 97% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Bakersfield, CA is $64.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $166.49 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Bakersfield, CA is 22.9% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $84,760 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,680.