Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara

The median dentist earns $207,910 a year in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro, with most between $124,470 and $224,040.

25th percentile

$124,470

Entry / lower range

Median

$207,910

The typical pay

75th percentile

$224,040

Experienced / upper range

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara runs about 25% above the California median. Versus the national median, it's about 22% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara?

The median dentist salary in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area is about $207,910, with most earning between $124,470 and $224,040 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara higher or lower than the rest of California?

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara runs about 25% above the California state median for dentists.

How does San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara is about 22% above average.

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