Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Stockton-Lodi
The median dentist earns $168,150 a year in the Stockton-Lodi metro, with the middle half between $95,960 and $261,040.[1]
25th percentile
$95,960
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$168,150
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$261,040
Upper end of the middle half
Stockton-Lodi runs about 1% higher than the California median and ranks 19th of 24 California metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Stockton-Lodi pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,670 | $74,510 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $95,960 | $124,470 | $125,710 |
| Median | $168,150 | $165,950 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $261,040 | $213,260 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $340,670 | $272,730 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $183,520 | $170,690 | $191,350 |
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0.88
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Dentist salary in Stockton-Lodi: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Stockton-Lodi?
The median dentist salary in the Stockton-Lodi metro area is $168,150, with the middle half earning between $95,960 and $261,040 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $74,670 at the 10th percentile to $340,670 at the 90th.
Is Stockton-Lodi higher or lower than the rest of California?
Stockton-Lodi runs about 1% higher than the California state median for dentists. It ranks 19th of 24 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Stockton-Lodi compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Stockton-Lodi 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 Stockton-Lodi area?
BLS estimates 200 dentists were employed in the Stockton-Lodi metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.88, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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