Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Merced
The median dentist earns $170,200 a year in the Merced metro, with the middle half between $133,850 and $212,090.[1]
25th percentile
$133,850
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$170,200
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$212,090
Upper end of the middle half
Merced runs about 3% higher than the California median and ranks 16th of 24 California metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Merced pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $100,330 | $74,510 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $133,850 | $124,470 | $125,710 |
| Median | $170,200 | $165,950 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $212,090 | $213,260 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $274,060 | $272,730 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $175,490 | $170,690 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Merced: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Merced?
The median dentist salary in the Merced metro area is $170,200, with the middle half earning between $133,850 and $212,090 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $100,330 at the 10th percentile to $274,060 at the 90th.
Is Merced higher or lower than the rest of California?
Merced runs about 3% higher than the California state median for dentists. It ranks 16th of 24 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Merced compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Merced is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Merced area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Merced metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.64, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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