Dentists, General Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $169,000 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $81.25
10th percentile $87,100
90th percentile —
Employed locally 540
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,100
    25th
    $110,570
    50th (median)
    $169,000
    75th
    $203,060

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 157% Median Dentists, General salary is 57% 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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$128,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,620
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,920
    Physicians, All Other$193,890
    Pharmacists$159,030
    Dental Hygienists$122,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Oxnard, CA is $81.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $136.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Oxnard, CA is 2.2% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $87,100 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,570.