Dentists, General salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $119,990–$215,420
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #69 of 92
Dentists, General in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $163,390 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,570 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $170,950 and in line with the PA statewide median of $163,390. It ranks #69 of 92 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,570 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Dentists, General pay in other PA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $155,750 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $155,250 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Dentists, General. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED JOBS IN PHILADELPHIA
- Registered Nursesmedian $101,180 · 73,790 jobs
- Physicians, All Othermedian $245,810 · 11,380 jobs
- Nurse Practitionersmedian $135,700 · 6,590 jobs
- Pharmacistsmedian $148,740 · 6,460 jobs
- Physical Therapistsmedian $105,790 · 6,250 jobs
- Dental Hygienistsmedian $100,820 · 4,180 jobs
- Speech-Language Pathologistsmedian $100,080 · 3,330 jobs
- Occupational Therapistsmedian $103,140 · 3,410 jobs
Questions
What is the average Dentists, General salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $163,390 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,570 jobs pay between $119,990 and $215,420. The 10th percentile is $65,520 and the 90th is $331,950.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Dentists, General?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $170,950 and in line with the PA statewide median of $163,390. It ranks #69 of 92 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Dentists, General make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $78.55 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $163,390 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $57.69–$103.57 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.