DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$124,800
vs National
-4%
National: $130,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$90,108
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$124,800
-4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$130,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dentists, General in Bakersfield, CA earns $124,800 in nominal terms, which is 4% below the national average of $130,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $90,108 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DEDICATED DENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $169,000 | 2 |
| Western Dental Services | $140,000 | 395 |
| Omni Family Health | $134,830 | 14 |
| CLINICA SIERRA VISTA | $120,375 | 21 |
| SAEKYU OH DMD DENTAL CORP | $106,184 | 23 |
| JEFFERSON AND LAMBRIDIS DENTAL CORP. | $104,000 | 1 |
| ADAM DIASTI, D.D.S. P.C. | $82,098 | 9 |
| ME THOMAS DENTAL CORP | $58,074 | 2 |
| ADAM DIASTI, D.D.S., P.C. D/B/A SMILECARE COAST DE | N/A | 1 |
| Daniel Sur DDS INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Dentists, General make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Dentists, General salary in Bakersfield, CA is $124,800 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Dentists, General?
A Dentists, General in Bakersfield, CA earns 4% less than the national median of $130,000, or $90,108 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.