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Dentists, General in California
General dentists examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries affecting teeth, gums, and related oral tissues. They perform procedures like cleanings, fillings, and extractions, and may fit dental appliances or provide preventive care In California the median pay is $165,950 a year, 3% below the national median of $170,950.
$165,950median pay in California, per year
$124,470–$213,260middle half earn
16,770employed in California
$170,950U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in California or remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageChemistry
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Dentists, General.
Licenses and training in California
Dentists, General pay in other states
Alaska · $230,990North Dakota · $220,660Minnesota · $219,200Tennessee · $215,290Oregon · $211,690Maine · $209,200North Carolina · $207,000Georgia · $206,760Missouri · $204,960Vermont · $204,960
Related occupations
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsOrthodontistsProsthodontistsDentists, All Other SpecialistsChiropractorsDietitians and NutritionistsOptometristsPharmacists
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dentists, general and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 29-1021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.