PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Pediatric Dentist
PDS Health · Hemet, CA
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Dental Specialist jobs in Hemet, CA
Dental Specialists in the Hemet area earn a median of $97.69 per hour, about $203,180 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $97.69 and $97.69. That is 10% below the U.S. median of $108.54 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hemet.
- $97.69median pay per hour, Riverside
- $98–$98typical range per hour
- 106cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Dental Specialist roles in Hemet
1 more open role from employers in Hemet. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Dental Specialist pay in Hemet, CA
Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $97.69 | $203,200 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $97.69 | $203,200 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $97.69 | $203,180 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $97.69 | $203,200 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $102.34 | $212,870 | 6% below U.S. median |
BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Hemet
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $97.69 median hour buys what $91.78 buys at the national price level, 15% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Hemet paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,517
- Per year: $175,842
- Per month: $14,654
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Riverside County
HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Riverside County (4 population-group, 12 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrieta, CA | 16 mi | $97.69/hr | 112,539 |
| Temecula, CA | 18 mi | $97.69/hr | 112,431 |
Dental Specialist jobs in California · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental specialists make in Hemet, CA?
Dental Specialists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $97.69 per hour, about $203,180 a year. The middle half earn between $97.69 and $97.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a California license to work in Hemet as a dental specialist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Hemet in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active dental health shortage designations that include Riverside County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Hemet?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Hemet and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Hemet.
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportHemet, CA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Western Dental Services, Inc.Turlock, CA · 1 wage offer$200.00/ hr$200–$200
- Joyce M Truong Dds IncLos Angeles, CA · 1 wage offer$169.00/ hr$150–$188
- Ai Huang DMD IncFountain Valley, CA · 1 wage offer$148.13/ hr$148–$148
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$71Median$118.36High$191
6 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in California, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Dental Specialist roles
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