Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Fresno
The median dentist earns $188,510 a year in the Fresno metro, with the middle half between $137,590 and $271,360.[1]
25th percentile
$137,590
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$188,510
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$271,360
Upper end of the middle half
Fresno runs about 14% higher than the California median and ranks 6th of 24 California metros. It is about 10% higher than the national median.
Fresno pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $107,990 | $74,510 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $137,590 | $124,470 | $125,710 |
| Median | $188,510 | $165,950 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $271,360 | $213,260 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $285,670 | $272,730 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $201,700 | $170,690 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Fresno: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Fresno?
The median dentist salary in the Fresno metro area is $188,510, with the middle half earning between $137,590 and $271,360 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $107,990 at the 10th percentile to $285,670 at the 90th.
Is Fresno higher or lower than the rest of California?
Fresno runs about 14% higher than the California state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 24 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Fresno compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Fresno is about 10% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Fresno area?
BLS estimates 340 dentists were employed in the Fresno metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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