DOL Median (California)
$128,263
vs National
-1.3%
National: $130,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,609
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$128,263
-1.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$130,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dentists, All Other Specialists in California earns $128,263 in nominal terms, which is 1.3% below the national average of $130,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $92,609 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SAOJI DENTAL, INC. | $224,640 | 2 |
| Western Dental Services | $187,063 | 23 |
| Dental White Management, LLC | $163,738 | 3 |
| L SWAYAMPRAKASAM DDS CORP | $163,738 | 1 |
| DE NGUYEN | $156,000 | 2 |
| Western University of Health Sciences | $152,000 | 1 |
| CLINICA SIERRA VISTA | $132,378 | 1 |
| HORISONS UNLIMITED | $129,080 | 2 |
| Nancy Nga Luu DDS Inc | $125,674 | 2 |
| CORNERSTONE DENTAL SPECIALTIES INC | $118,300 | 5 |
| Loma Linda University | $112,986 | 1 |
| KARL CHING, D.D.S. | $110,550 | 1 |
| KARL H. CHING, DDS, INC. | $110,550 | 1 |
| Camarena Health | $110,000 | 2 |
| San Benito Health Foundation | $106,600 | 1 |
| Bay Anesthesia Group | $96,200 | 1 |
| Patricia Arroyo DDS Corporation | $93,912 | 1 |
| Craig A. Dunlap D.D.S. | $77,459 | 2 |
| Loma Linda - Inland Empire Consortium for Healthcare Education | $59,229 | 2 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $56,717 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Dentists, All Other Specialists
Endicott, NY · $632,320BINGHAMTON, NY · $624,000Milford, MA · $390,000Harlingen, TX · $390,000MARLBOROUGH, MA · $390,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dentists, All Other Specialists make in California?
The median Dentists, All Other Specialists salary in California is $128,263 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Dentists, All Other Specialists?
A Dentists, All Other Specialists in California earns 1.3% less than the national median of $130,000, or $92,609 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.