DentalUpdated Q1 2026

Periodontist Salary
in Irvine, CA

Specialize in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease and dental implants. Median salary in Irvine: $439K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$439K
per year
Take-home: $268K

Salary range in Irvine

Entry level (25th)$310,000
Median (50th)$439,000
Senior (75th)$602,000
Top earner (90th)$791,000
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What the numbers say for Irvine

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

72% premium vs national median

Periodontists in Irvine earn approximately 72% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $184,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Irvine's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

9.3% state tax = $40,827/yr

California's 9.3% state income tax reduces take-home by roughly $40,827 per year at the median salary. A Periodontist relocating to a no-tax state like Texas, Florida, or Tennessee would retain that amount without changing gross pay.

Primarily on-site role

Only 0% of Periodontist positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Irvine salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.

Key facts for Irvine

Median salary
$439K
annual
Take-home pay
$268K
after fed/state tax
COL index
172
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$2,800
per month
YoY growth
+3%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Irvine Periodontist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $439K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Irvine

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Periodontist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$368K$400K$433K$465K$497K201920212023202520272029
2026
$450K
projected
2027
$461K
projected
2028
$473K
projected
2029
$485K
projected
2030
$497K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$439,000+$0
2028 projected$439,000+$0
2029 projected$439,000+$0
2030 projected$439,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Periodontist Salary in Irvine, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Periodontist salary in Irvine, CA is $439,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Irvine–CA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Periodontist in Irvine

Entry-level Periodontists in Irvine with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $310,000 and $439,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $439,000 to $602,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $602,000 to $791,000 or more.

Cost of living in Irvine for Periodontists

Irvine has a cost of living index of 172 compared to the US national average of 100. Irvine's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Periodontist

DMD/DDS + periodontics residency. 0% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Periodontist salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Irvine (current)$439K172
Los Angeles$319K163
San Diego$311K148
San Jose$344K210
San Francisco$357K224
Fresno$250K102