DOL Median (California)
$187,200
vs National
-11.1%
National: $210,517BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$135,162
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$187,200
-11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$210,517
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Orthodontists in California earns $187,200 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% below the national average of $210,517. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $135,162 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WGN DENTAL GROUP | $260,000 | 1 |
| YAN KALIKA DENTAL CORPORATION | $250,000 | 1 |
| David Shen Dental Corporation dba Orthoworks | $208,000 | 1 |
| Western Dental Services | $166,400 | 6 |
| FELDMAN DENTAL CORP | $104,000 | 1 |
| MOHAMAD ABUL FIELAT DDS, INC. | $68,500 | 1 |
| REEVES DDS AND LAVALLEY DDS A DENTAL CORP | N/A | 1 |
| JDE BILBAO, DDS, A DENTAL CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| Lili Mirtorabi, DDS,MS, A Professional Corporation | N/A | 1 |
| MOHAMAD FIELAT DDS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Orthodontists make in California?
The median Orthodontists salary in California is $187,200 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Orthodontists?
A Orthodontists in California earns 11.1% less than the national median of $210,517, or $135,162 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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