Dentists, General Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $175,900 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $84.57
10th percentile $99,820
90th percentile —
Employed locally 160
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,820
    25th
    $108,470
    50th (median)
    $175,900
    75th
    $224,310

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 186% Median Dentists, General salary is 86% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $135,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,870
    Family Medicine Physicians $410,370
    Pharmacists $169,050
    Medical Records Specialists $50,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Salinas, CA is $84.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $145.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Salinas, CA is 1.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $99,820 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,470.