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.
493+ positions available
493+ Dentist Jobs in California Available Now
These 380 roles pay ~$220k median with 1.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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.
Dentist pay in California sits level with the $165k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Idaho leads at $275k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $165k | — | 4.0/10 | 370 |
| Idaho#1 | $275k | +$110k | 4.3/10 | 13 |
| Missouri#2 | $274k | +$109k | 5.2/10 | 104 |
| Oklahoma#3 | $255k | +$90k | 5.3/10 | 62 |
| New Mexico#4 | $255k | +$90k | 4.8/10 | 35 |
| Nevadaborders | $185k | +$20k | 4.4/10 | 62 |
| Arizonaborders | $168k | +$3k | 4.3/10 | 132 |
| Oregonborders | $150k | −$15k | 4.7/10 | 78 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 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 493+ 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 1.5/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for dentist jobs in california, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 95.0/100) 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 $103K, trending down 1.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 22,334+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
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.
What types of employers hire dentist?
Dentist are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.
How many dentist jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 493 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in California
PDS Health154 open roles here · WLB 75/100
InterDent Service54 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Sonrava Health38 open roles here · WLB 74/100
West Coast Dental Administrative Services29 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Smile Brands22 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Gold Coast Dental17 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Enable Dental8 open roles here · WLB 75/100Imagen Dental Partners7 open roles here · WLB 74/100