Dentists, General pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for dentists, general is $78.56 an hour ($163,390 a year). About 4,460 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($170,950). Pennsylvania ranks 34th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dentists, general in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.50 | $65,520 |
| 25% of workers | $54.15 | $112,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78.56 | $163,390 |
| 75% of workers | $101.27 | $210,650 |
| 90% of workers | $152.38 | $316,950 |
Dentists, General pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | $204,660 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $195,480 | 170 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $193,760 | 130 |
| State College | $168,340 | 60 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $163,390 | 2,570 |
| Chambersburg | $160,720 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $155,750 | 320 |
| Pittsburgh | $155,250 | 1,050 |
| Reading | $151,850 | 120 |
| York-Hanover | $150,290 | 80 |
| Lancaster | $141,960 | 170 |
| Erie | $137,530 | 80 |
| Johnstown | $127,110 | 40 |
| Altoona | $117,110 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dentists, general
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $217,310 |
| Dental Assistants | $47,930 |
| Dental Hygienists | $80,610 |
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Pharmacists | $138,160 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,380 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,140 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,070 |
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