The median annual wage for Dentists, General in California is $178,540 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $184,350.
At the median that is about $85.84 per hour. An estimated 14,760 people work as dentists, general in California.
| Median (annual) | $178,540 |
| Mean (annual) | $184,350 |
| Median (hourly) | $85.84 |
| 10th percentile | $97,280 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 14,760 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.