How much does a dentist make in Pennsylvania?
$195,200a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Pennsylvania. That is $93.82 an hour or $16,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $93.82
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $125,800Median: $195,200Highest 10%: $281,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $125,800 | $60.50 | |
| 25th | $170,100 | $81.78 | |
| Median | $195,200 | $93.82 | |
| 75th | $260,000 | $125.00 | |
| 90th | $281,500 | $135.33 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $230,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 13. Oklahoma | $223,200 |
| 14. Maryland | $207,500 |
| 15. New Jersey | $201,800 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $195,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $192,100 |
| 18. Colorado | $186,600 |
| 19. Connecticut | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $93.82 ($195,200 a year).
Do dentists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $195,200 against $225,000 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for dentist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 16 of 19 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays dentists the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $230,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.