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Dentist salary in California (Updated 2026)
How much does a Dentist make in California?
Average base salary
$226,669
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
same
as national averageAverage $226,669
Low $134,482
High $382,051
The average salary for a dentist is $226,669 per year in California. 2.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Dentist in California
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Alfa Dental Management
$500,000per year
Affordable Dental
$494,000per year
Children's Happy Teeth
$494,000per year
Comfort Care Dental
$487,500per year
Riverside Dental Group And Den...
$454,598per year
Affordable Dentures & Implants
$438,542per year