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Dentist Jobs in California

Dentist Jobs in California with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

562+ positions available

562+ Dentist Jobs in California Available Now

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562 jobs

These 423 roles pay ~$220k median with 1.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution423 jobs · 86 employers

160
<$170k
83
$170k-250k
29
$250k-330k
119
$330k-410k
32
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution423 jobs · 86 employers

239
1-2
72
3-4
14
5-6
93
7-8
5
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

PDS Health logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS HealthSan Rafael, CA

Dental
$75 - $85 per hour
15h ago
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PDS Health logo

Temporary Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

PDS HealthRiverside, CA

Dental
$24 - $33.25 per hour
15h ago
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PDS Health logo

Specialty Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

PDS HealthRiverside, CA

Dental
$24.00 - $33.25 per hour
15h ago
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Choice Healthcare Services logo

Dentist - Limited to Exodontia

Choice Healthcare ServicesSan Francisco, CA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
16h ago
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Smile Brands logo

Oral Surgeon

Smile BrandsAlameda, CA

Dental
from $5,000
Yesterday
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Vista Community Clinic logo

Dentist

Vista Community ClinicEmployer score · SilverVista, CA

Dental
$90-$92 per hour
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West Coast Dental Administrative Services logo

Associate Dentist

West Coast Dental Administrative ServicesTorrance, CA

Dental
$200,000-$400,000
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West Coast Dental Administrative Services logo

Associate Dentist

West Coast Dental Administrative ServicesParamount, CA

Dental
$200,000-$400,000
Yesterday
PDS Health logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS HealthTorrance, CA

Dental
$54 - $75 per hour
Yesterday
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Imagen Dental Partners logo

Associate Dentist

Imagen Dental PartnersLincoln, CA

Dental
Pay not disclosed
Yesterday
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PDS Health logo

Specialty Dental Assistant Pediatrics

PDS HealthRancho Cucamonga, CA

Dental
$19.25 - $26.75 per hour
Yesterday
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Choice Healthcare Services logo

Dentist

Choice Healthcare ServicesAntioch, CA

Dental
$1,100 Daily
Yesterday
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Choice Healthcare Services logo

Dentist

Choice Healthcare ServicesModesto, CA

Dental
$1,100 Daily
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Choice Healthcare Services logo

Dentist

Choice Healthcare ServicesBakersfield, CA

Dental
$1,100 Daily
Yesterday
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West Coast Dental Administrative Services logo

Endodontist 1099

West Coast Dental Administrative ServicesSan Jose, CA

Dental
$200,000-$400,000
Yesterday
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How California Compares for Dentist Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own dentist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$171k
Pay rank
#24 of 51
Work-life balance
4.1/10 · #45
Open listings
957

Dentist roles in California advertise $5k above the $166k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $300k.

Dentist median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$171k—4.1/10957
Alaska#1$300k+$129k3.2/1013
Delaware#2$294k+$123k3.2/1027
New Mexico#3$289k+$119k4.1/1061
Oklahoma#4$273k+$102k5.0/10228
Nevadaborders$210k+$39k4.4/10129
Arizonaborders$159k−$12k4.3/10332
Oregonborders$156k−$15k4.3/10195

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Dentist Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking dentist jobs in california. With 562+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Dentist Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 2.1/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for dentist jobs in california include PDS Health, Choice Healthcare Services, West Coast Dental Administrative Services, Mosaic Dental Collective, and more. Positions span dentist jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for dentist jobs in california, Talkiatry (score: 95.1/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 21,713+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

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About Dentist jobs in California.

How much do dentist earn in California?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?

Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring dentist in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include PDS Health, Choice Healthcare Services, West Coast Dental Administrative Services, Mosaic Dental Collective, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many dentist jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 562 dentist positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.