Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Erie
The median dentist earns $137,530 a year in the Erie metro, with the middle half between $98,970 and $194,030.[1]
25th percentile
$98,970
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$137,530
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$194,030
Upper end of the middle half
Erie runs about 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 12th of 14 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 20% lower than the national median.
Erie pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,940 | $65,520 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $98,970 | $112,640 | $125,710 |
| Median | $137,530 | $163,390 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $194,030 | $210,650 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $241,020 | $316,950 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $149,250 | $172,710 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Erie: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Erie?
The median dentist salary in the Erie metro area is $137,530, with the middle half earning between $98,970 and $194,030 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $65,940 at the 10th percentile to $241,020 at the 90th.
Is Erie higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie runs about 16% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dentists. It ranks 12th of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Erie compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Erie is about 20% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Erie area?
BLS estimates 80 dentists were employed in the Erie metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.80, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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