Dentists, General Salary Guide for California
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Key Statistics
California vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares California's dentists, general salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
While California shows an upward salary trend for dentists, general, it remains below the national average. However, the positive trajectory indicates potential for growth in the future.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for dentists, general can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande
Salinas
El Centro
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
Stockton-Lodi
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Hanford-Corcoran
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Napa
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Madera
Fresno
Modesto
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Vallejo-Fairfield
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Bakersfield
Redding
Visalia-Porterville
Yuba City
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
Santa Rosa
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
Chico
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Merced
San Diego-Carlsbad
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.