Dentists, General Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $181,230 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $87.13
10th percentile $110,570
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,480
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $110,570
    25th
    $119,990
    50th (median)
    $181,230
    75th
    $214,740

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 115% Median Dentists, General salary is 15% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in San Jose, CA is $87.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $141.49 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in San Jose, CA is 4.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $110,570 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,990.