How much does a dentist make in Los Angeles?
$241,100a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $115.91 an hour or $20,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.91
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,250Median: $241,100Highest 10%: $333,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,250 | $42.91 | |
| 25th | $94,810 | $45.58 | |
| Median | $241,100 | $115.91 | |
| 75th | $269,700 | $129.66 | |
| 90th | $333,800 | $160.47 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Riverside, CA | $230,200 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $115.91 ($241,100 a year).
Do dentists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $241,100 against $225,000 nationally, 7% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $230,700, so Los Angeles pays 4% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for dentist pay?
10 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $333,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.