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Dentists, All Other Specialists average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$258,960
- Riverside$216,440
- Los Angeles$215,780
- Sacramento$200,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $258,960 | $279,820 | $131,730 | $169,073 | 116 |
| Riverside | $216,440 | $230,190 | $192,070 | $144,998 | 106 |
| Los Angeles | $215,780 | $241,090 | $94,810 | $144,573 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $200,260 | $199,300 | $192,780 | $134,586 | 107 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Dentists, All Other Specialists salary in other states
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1029.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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