Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Altoona
The median dentist earns $117,110 a year in the Altoona metro, with the middle half between $112,130 and $172,110.[1]
25th percentile
$112,130
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$117,110
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$172,110
Upper end of the middle half
Altoona runs about 28% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 14th of 14 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 31% lower than the national median.
Altoona pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,250 | $65,520 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $112,130 | $112,640 | $125,710 |
| Median | $117,110 | $163,390 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $172,110 | $210,650 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $294,010 | $316,950 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $153,040 | $172,710 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Altoona: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Altoona?
The median dentist salary in the Altoona metro area is $117,110, with the middle half earning between $112,130 and $172,110 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $97,250 at the 10th percentile to $294,010 at the 90th.
Is Altoona higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Altoona runs about 28% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dentists. It ranks 14th of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Altoona compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Altoona is about 31% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Altoona area?
BLS estimates 30 dentists were employed in the Altoona metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.70, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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