Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont

The median dentist earns $202,060 a year in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro, with most between $150,860 and $245,100.

25th percentile

$150,860

Entry / lower range

Median

$202,060

The typical pay

75th percentile

$245,100

Experienced / upper range

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont runs about 22% above the California median. Versus the national median, it's about 18% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?

The median dentist salary in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area is about $202,060, with most earning between $150,860 and $245,100 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont higher or lower than the rest of California?

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont runs about 22% above the California state median for dentists.

How does San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont is about 18% above average.