Dentist salary in California
How much does a Dentist make in California?
Average base salary
$197,952
8%
above national average
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a dentist is $197,952 per year in California. 1.4k salaries reported, updated at August 10, 2022.
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Top companies for Dentists in California
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Highest paying cities for Dentists in California
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Where can a Dentist earn more?
Compare salaries for Dentists in different locations
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Most common benefits for Dentists
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Green card sponsorship
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan assistance
- Loan repayment program
- Malpractice insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Unlimited paid time off
- Visa sponsorship
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 178 ratings61% of Dentists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in California?
Orthodontist
697 job openingsAverage $310,126 per year
Chief Dental Officer
2,268 job openingsAverage $163,938 per year
Periodontist
32 job openingsAverage $241,660 per year
F&I Manager
140 job openingsAverage $108,474 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Dentist
As a dentist how can I know if I am being paid fairly?
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