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Dentist salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Dentist make in California?

Average base salary

$226,669
same
as national average
Average $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).

Dentist job openings in California

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Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental2.5out of 5 stars.
Santa Maria, CA
$300,000 - $450,000 a year
Full-time
16 hours ago

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
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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

Highest paying cities for Dentists near California

  1. Stockton, CA
    $334,014 per year
  2. Riverside, CA
    $280,959 per year
  3. Bakersfield, CA
    $265,550 per year
  4. Long Beach, CA
    $243,705 per year
  5. Sacramento, CA
    $240,460 per year

Where can a Dentist earn more?

Compare salaries for Dentists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Dentist get paid in California?

Associate Dentist

Job openings
Average $178,043 per year