Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in El Centro
The median dentist earns $217,830 a year in the El Centro metro, with the middle half between $158,240 and $269,110.[1]
25th percentile
$158,240
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$217,830
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$269,110
Upper end of the middle half
El Centro runs about 31% higher than the California median and ranks 2nd of 24 California metros. It is about 27% higher than the national median.
El Centro pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $100,830 | $74,510 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $158,240 | $124,470 | $125,710 |
| Median | $217,830 | $165,950 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $269,110 | $213,260 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $346,300 | $272,730 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $221,110 | $170,690 | $191,350 |
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0.69
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Dentist salary in El Centro: FAQ
How much do dentists make in El Centro?
The median dentist salary in the El Centro metro area is $217,830, with the middle half earning between $158,240 and $269,110 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $100,830 at the 10th percentile to $346,300 at the 90th.
Is El Centro higher or lower than the rest of California?
El Centro runs about 31% higher than the California state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 24 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does El Centro compare nationally?
Dentist pay in El Centro is about 27% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the El Centro area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the El Centro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.69, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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