General Dentist salary in California
The modeled median general dentist in California earns $218,640 ($105.10/hr). California pays roughly 22% above the national median of $179,210.
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General Dentist pay distribution — California (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $103,380 |
| 25th percentilei | $146,603est. |
| Median (50th)i | $218,640 |
| 75th percentilei | $264,378est. |
| 90th percentilei | $291,820 |
| Mean (average)i | $220,610 |
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