How much does a dentist make in Pennsylvania?
$163,400a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Pennsylvania. That is $78.55 an hour or $13,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.55
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 4,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,520Median: $163,400Highest 10%: $317,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,520 | $31.50 | |
| 25th | $112,600 | $54.15 | |
| Median | $163,400 | $78.55 | |
| 75th | $210,700 | $101.27 | |
| 90th | $317,000 | $152.38 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Williamsport, PA | $204,700 |
| Scranton, PA | $195,500 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $193,800 |
| State College, PA | $168,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $163,400 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $160,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $155,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $155,300 |
| Reading, PA | $151,900 |
| York, PA | $150,300 |
| Lancaster, PA | $142,000 |
| Erie, PA | $137,500 |
| Johnstown, PA | $127,100 |
| Altoona, PA | $117,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 31. Colorado | $166,200 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $166,200 |
| 33. California | $166,000 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $163,400 |
| 35. Texas | $162,400 |
| 36. Nevada | $162,200 |
| 37. Rhode Island | $161,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $78.55 ($163,400 a year).
Do dentists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $163,400 against $171,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for dentist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 34 of 47 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays dentists the most?
Williamsport, PA, with a median of $204,700 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.