Dentist, General salary in Pennsylvania
What dentists, general earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$163,390$78.56 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$112,640 – $210,650Top 10%: $316,950+
Jobs4,4600.92× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $163,390 | $78.56 | 2,570 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $155,250 | $74.64 | 1,050 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $155,750 | $74.88 | 320 |
| Lancaster, PA | $141,960 | $68.25 | 170 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $195,480 | $93.98 | 170 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $193,760 | $93.15 | 130 |
| Reading, PA | $151,850 | $73.01 | 120 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $189,120 | $90.93 | 110 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $174,330 | $83.81 | 100 |
| Erie, PA | $137,530 | $66.12 | 80 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $150,290 | $72.26 | 80 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $174,950 | $84.11 | 70 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $165,010 | $79.33 | 70 |
| State College, PA | $168,340 | $80.94 | 60 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $160,720 | $77.27 | 40 |
| Johnstown, PA | $127,110 | $61.11 | 40 |
| Williamsport, PA | $204,660 | $98.39 | 40 |
| Altoona, PA | $117,110 | $56.30 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Colorado · $166,240 Oklahoma · $166,170 California · $165,950 Texas · $162,360 Nevada · $162,200 Rhode Island · $161,560
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Pennsylvania?
Dentists, General in Pennsylvania earned a median of $163,390 a year ($78.56 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $112,640 to $210,650.
Where in Pennsylvania do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Williamsport, PA at $204,660.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.