Dentist Salary in California
Based on 15K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$178,540
$85.837/hr
vs National Average
$173,305
+3.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$97K – —
15K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Dentist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,280 |
| 25th percentile | $129,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $178,540 |
| 75th percentile | $209,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $167,010 |
| 2024 | $178,540 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $167,010 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $178,540 | $173,305 |