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Dentists (General) Salary in Pennsylvania

Dentists (General) in Pennsylvania earn a median of $163,390 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$163,390
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($170,950)
Rank among states
34 of 47
Jobs in the state
4,460

Pay range in Pennsylvania

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,520; the top 10% earn over $316,950. Nationally the range is $86,250 to $319,630.

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Dentists (General) pay in Pennsylvania

How much do dentists (general) make in Pennsylvania?

The median is $163,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,520 and the top 10% earn over $316,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Pennsylvania a good state for dentists (general)?

On pay alone it ranks 34 of 47 (−4% vs. the national median of $170,950). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses