CA · Yucaipa · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Yucaipa, CA

The median dentist pay in the Yucaipa area is $77.78 per hour ($161,790 a year), with the typical range running from $49.97 to $95.88. That ranks 210th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 238th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Yucaipa.

Dentist pay in Yucaipa, CA

The metro median is 9% below the California statewide median of $85.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 1,280 dentists, general employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.94$83,08052% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.97$103,94040% below U.S. median
Median$77.78$161,7906% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$95.88$199,43015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Yucaipa ranks

  • 210th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 238th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 20th of 23 California metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Yucaipa

  • 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 $77.78 median hour buys what $73.07 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,800
  • Per year: $140,004
  • Per month: $11,667

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.

Open Dentist roles in California

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Lompoc, CA

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-005063
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Santa Maria, CA

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-008451
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in San Bernardino County

HRSA lists 21 active dental health shortage designations that include San Bernardino County (7 population-group, 14 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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Redlands, CA7 mi$77.78/hr74,279
Highland, CA9 mi$77.78/hr56,499

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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 dentists make in Yucaipa, CA?

Dentists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $77.78 per hour, about $161,790 a year. The middle half earn between $49.97 and $95.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Yucaipa a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 238th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 210th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Do I need a California license to work in Yucaipa as a dentist?

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 Yucaipa in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 21 active dental health shortage designations that include San Bernardino County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalSanta Maria, CA · 2 postings$180.29/ hr$144–$216
  • Dalla Gill Dental Inc.Woodland, CA · 3 wage offers$120.00/ hr$110–$120
  • Azad Professional Dental CorporationBakersfield, CA · 3 wage offers$112.00/ hr$85–$125
  • Camarena HealthMadera, CA · 6 wage offers$90.14/ hr$82–$110

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$80Median$91.35High$106

199 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in California, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Lompoc, CA · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Santa Maria, CA · posted 30+ days ago

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