Dentist Jobs in California
Across 556 live Dentist listings in California, median advertised pay is $220K (75th percentile $390K), based on the 418 that state a salary; California ranks 18th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are PDS Health (132), InterDent Service (64), West Coast Dental Administrative Services (42).
556+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 418 roles pay ~$220k median with 1.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
418 jobs · 89 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
418 jobs · 89 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Dental Assistant - Prosthodontist
ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersNewport Beach, CA
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Dentist Pay in California: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dentist listings in California today, then California against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 556
- Live median
- $220k
- 75th $390k · n=418
- 12-mo median
- $174k
- Pay rank
- #18 of 51
- Work-life
- 3.9/10 · #48
- 12-mo postings
- 1,041
Dentist roles in California advertise $9k above the $165k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $352k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs CA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $174k | — | 3.9/10 | 1041 |
| Delaware#1 | $352k | +$178k | 3.4/10 | 27 |
| Alaska#2 | $287k | +$113k | 3.9/10 | 12 |
| Oklahoma#3 | $267k | +$93k | 5.1/10 | 207 |
| New Mexico#4 | $261k | +$87k | 4.1/10 | 78 |
| Nevadaborders | $173k | −$2k | 4.1/10 | 153 |
| Oregonborders | $138k | −$36k | 4.3/10 | 209 |
| Arizonaborders | $129k | −$45k | 4.2/10 | 328 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- PDS Health (132), InterDent Service (64), West Coast Dental Administrative Services (42)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
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.
Who is hiring dentist in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include PDS Health, Smile Brands, West Coast Dental Administrative Services, Clinica Sierra Vista, 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 556 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 Health132 open roles here · WLB 75/100
InterDent Service64 open roles here · WLB 72/100
West Coast Dental Administrative Services42 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Sonrava Health35 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Smile Brands27 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Gold Coast Dental20 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Bright Now! Dental13 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Mosaic Dental Collective11 open roles here · WLB 75/100