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Dentists, General Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$170,690
-10.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$82.06
 
10th Percentile
$74,510
Entry level
90th Percentile
$272,730
Senior level
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Salary Range

Dentists, Generals in California earn between $74,510 and $272,730, with a mean of $170,690. The national average for this role is $189,875.

$170,690 mean
10th Percentile$74,51090th Percentile$272,730

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$170,690
National Average$189,875
Missouri$241,580
Oregon$240,170
Maine$237,360
Hawaii$227,370
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.