Dentists, General Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $163,940 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $78.82
10th percentile $97,280
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,280
    25th
    $156,000
    50th (median)
    $163,940
    75th
    $189,500

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 252% Median Dentists, General salary is 152% 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
    El Centro, CA $217,830
    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

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $126,880
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $71,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,720
    Nurse Practitioners $153,100
    Pharmacists $153,090
    Dental Hygienists $117,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Merced, CA is $78.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $131.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Merced, CA is 5.1% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $97,280 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $156,000.