Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Modesto
The median dentist earns $167,050 a year in the Modesto metro, with the middle half between $128,390 and $223,280.[1]
25th percentile
$128,390
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$167,050
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$223,280
Upper end of the middle half
Modesto runs about the same as the California median and ranks 20th of 24 California metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Modesto pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $95,950 | $74,510 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $128,390 | $124,470 | $125,710 |
| Median | $167,050 | $165,950 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $223,280 | $213,260 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $280,730 | $272,730 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $181,690 | $170,690 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Modesto: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Modesto?
The median dentist salary in the Modesto metro area is $167,050, with the middle half earning between $128,390 and $223,280 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $95,950 at the 10th percentile to $280,730 at the 90th.
Is Modesto higher or lower than the rest of California?
Modesto runs about the same as the California state median for dentists. It ranks 20th of 24 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Modesto compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Modesto is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Modesto area?
BLS estimates 160 dentists were employed in the Modesto metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.00, so the role is close to the national average.
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