Dentist, Departments of Mental Health and Developmental Services
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $9,292 to $13,387 | $111,504 to $160,644 |
| B | $11,240 to $16,193 | $134,880 to $194,316 |
| C | $11,568 to $16,663 | $138,816 to $199,956 |
| D | $11,841 to $17,055 | $142,092 to $204,660 |
| P | $16,065 to $24,712 | $192,780 to $296,544 |
| Q | $17,710 to $28,310 | $212,520 to $339,720 |
| R | $19,962 to $30,355 | $239,544 to $364,260 |
| S | $19,162 to $24,712 | $229,944 to $296,544 |
| T | $21,122 to $28,310 | $253,464 to $339,720 |
| U | $23,809 to $30,355 | $285,708 to $364,260 |
Representation
Union of American Physicians and Dentists represents Bargaining Unit R16, Physicians, Dentists and Podiatrists.
Where these jobs are
14 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 12 |
| Department of Developmental Services | 2 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Dentists, General across all California employers was $165,950 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $111,504 to $364,260 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.
- Footnote P8 Pay differential code 8 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.