SOC 29-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dentists, General — Stockton
Stockton-Lodi, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dentists, General in Stockton, CA is $168,150 per year, close to the national median of $170,950 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dentists, General in Stockton, CA is $168,150 per year, close to the national median of $170,950 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $95,960 and $261,040. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $74,670 and the ninetieth at $340,670.
Employment stands at 200, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hanford records the highest median at $222,430. Of the 441 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 7th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,670 | −56.3% |
| 25th | $95,960 | −43.9% |
| Median (50th) | $168,150 | −1.6% |
| 75th | $261,040 | +52.7% |
| 90th | $340,670 | +99.3% |
| Mean | $183,520 | +7.4% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanford | $222,430 | 60 | |
| 2 | El Centro | $217,830 | 40 | |
| 3 | Visalia | $214,950 | 170 | |
| 4 | San Jose | $207,910 | 1,130 | |
| 5 | San Francisco | $202,060 | 2,090 | |
| 6 | Fresno | $188,510 | 340 | |
| 7 | Salinas | $185,040 | 170 | |
| 8 | Vallejo | $183,000 | 140 | |
| 9 | Oxnard | $178,150 | 310 | |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $175,950 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Stockton run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $168,150 buys what $151,897 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$168,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$151,897US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $168,150 a year, 1.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,670 to $340,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hanford, at $222,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dentists, General in Stockton, CA?
The median annual wage is $168,150, or $80.84 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $170,950, so pay in Stockton, CA is 1.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Stockton, CA earns more than $340,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,670 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hanford, at $222,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Stockton, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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