Dentist, All Other Specialists salary in California
What dentists, all other specialists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$230,730$110.93 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $224,990
Middle half earn$147,540 – $265,150Top 10%: $313,440+
Jobs3400.55× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, All Other Specialists pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $199,300 | $95.82 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $279,820 | $134.53 | 30 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $241,090 | $115.91 | – |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $230,190 | $110.67 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Dentist, All Other Specialists pay in similar states
West Virginia · $235,370 Arkansas · $232,730 Missouri · $230,130 Michigan · $229,150 North Carolina · $225,990 Nebraska · $224,990
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a dentist, all other specialists make in California?
Dentists, All Other Specialists in California earned a median of $230,730 a year ($110.93 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $224,990. The middle half earned $147,540 to $265,150.
Where in California do dentists, all other specialists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $279,820.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.