Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

The median dentist earns $163,390 a year in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro, with most between $119,990 and $215,420.

25th percentile

$119,990

Entry / lower range

Median

$163,390

The typical pay

75th percentile

$215,420

Experienced / upper range

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington runs about 5% below the New Jersey median. Versus the national median, it's about 4% below average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington?

The median dentist salary in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area is about $163,390, with most earning between $119,990 and $215,420 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington higher or lower than the rest of New Jersey?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington runs about 5% below the New Jersey state median for dentists.

How does Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is about 4% below average.

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