SOC 29-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dentists, All Other Specialists — Riverside
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dentists, All Other Specialists in Riverside, CA is $230,190 per year, close to the national median of $224,990 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dentists, All Other Specialists in Riverside, CA is $230,190 per year, close to the national median of $224,990 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $192,070 and $258,360. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $72,010 and the ninetieth at $281,340.
Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $279,820. Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 6th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,010 | −68.0% |
| 25th | $192,070 | −14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $230,190 | +2.3% |
| 75th | $258,360 | +14.8% |
| 90th | $281,340 | +25.0% |
| Mean | $216,440 | −3.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $279,820 | 30 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $241,090 | — | |
| 3 | Sacramento | $199,300 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Riverside run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $230,190 buys what $207,940 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$230,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$207,940US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $230,190 a year, 2.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $72,010 to $281,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $279,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dentists, All Other Specialists in Riverside, CA?
The median annual wage is $230,190, or $110.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $224,990, so pay in Riverside, CA is 2.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Riverside, CA earns more than $281,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $72,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $279,820 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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