Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Specialist Salary in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario

The median dental specialist earns $230,190 a year in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro, with the middle half between $192,070 and $258,360.[1]

25th percentile

$192,070

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$230,190

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$258,360

Upper end of the middle half

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario runs about the same as the California median and ranks 3rd of 4 California metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.

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

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario pay range vs. California and the U.S.

Dental Specialist annual wages: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario vs. California vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileMetro annualCalifornia annualU.S. annual
10th percentile$72,010$89,250$104,120
25th percentile$192,070$147,540$166,130
Median$230,190$230,730$224,990
75th percentile$258,360$265,150$280,590
90th percentile$281,340$313,440$402,700
Mean (average)$216,440$218,050$247,930

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.[2] Gross wages for employees; excludes the self-employed. Comparisons in this page are DSO Hire calculations and are not adjusted for cost of living.

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Dental Specialist salary in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario: FAQ

How much do dental specialists make in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario?

The median dental specialist salary in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area is $230,190, with the middle half earning between $192,070 and $258,360 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $72,010 at the 10th percentile to $281,340 at the 90th.

Is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario higher or lower than the rest of California?

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario runs about the same as the California state median for dental specialists. It ranks 3rd of 4 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)

How does Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario compare nationally?

Dental Specialist pay in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is about 2% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)