Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Salinas
The median dentist earns $185,040 a year in the Salinas metro, with the middle half between $140,860 and $274,880.[1]
25th percentile
$140,860
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$185,040
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$274,880
Upper end of the middle half
Salinas runs about 12% higher than the California median and ranks 7th of 24 California metros. It is about 8% higher than the national median.
Salinas pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,610 | $74,510 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $140,860 | $124,470 | $125,710 |
| Median | $185,040 | $165,950 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $274,880 | $213,260 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $302,310 | $272,730 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $202,730 | $170,690 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Salinas: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Salinas?
The median dentist salary in the Salinas metro area is $185,040, with the middle half earning between $140,860 and $274,880 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $104,610 at the 10th percentile to $302,310 at the 90th.
Is Salinas higher or lower than the rest of California?
Salinas runs about 12% higher than the California state median for dentists. It ranks 7th of 24 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Salinas compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Salinas is about 8% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Salinas area?
BLS estimates 170 dentists were employed in the Salinas metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.11, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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