General Dentist salary in California
The verified BLS median general dentist in California earns $165,950 ($79.79/hr). California pays roughly 3% below the national median of $170,950.
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General Dentist pay distribution — California (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $74,510 |
| 25th percentilei | $124,470 |
| Median (50th)i | $165,950 |
| 75th percentilei | $213,260 |
| 90th percentilei | $272,730 |
| Mean (average)i | $170,690 |
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