Dentists, General Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $217,830 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $104.73
10th percentile $100,830
90th percentile $346,300
Employed locally 40
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,830
    25th
    $158,240
    50th (median)
    $217,830
    75th
    $269,110
    90th
    $346,300

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 386% Median Dentists, General salary is 286% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $228,700
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $221,070
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $216,830
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $210,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $205,380
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $204,320

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,510
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,880
    Pharmacists $161,570
    Family Medicine Physicians $225,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in El Centro, CA is $104.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $166.49 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in El Centro, CA is 26.1% above 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $100,830 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $158,240.