Dentists, General Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $203,990 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $98.07
10th percentile $74,670
90th percentile —
Employed locally 130
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,670
    25th
    $134,820
    50th (median)
    $203,990
    75th
    $211,060

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 294% Median Dentists, General salary is 194% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $120,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,290
    Pharmacists $164,840
    Nurse Practitioners $156,740
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Visalia, CA is $98.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $127.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Visalia, CA is 18.1% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $74,670 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,820.