Dentist
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
5 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 |
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.