Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Harrisburg-Carlisle
The median dentist earns $193,760 a year in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro, with the middle half between $137,400 and $321,250.[1]
25th percentile
$137,400
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$193,760
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$321,250
Upper end of the middle half
Harrisburg-Carlisle runs about 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 3rd of 14 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 13% higher than the national median.
Harrisburg-Carlisle pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,650 | $65,520 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $137,400 | $112,640 | $125,710 |
| Median | $193,760 | $163,390 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $321,250 | $210,650 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $362,820 | $316,950 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $216,490 | $172,710 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Harrisburg-Carlisle: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Harrisburg-Carlisle?
The median dentist salary in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area is $193,760, with the middle half earning between $137,400 and $321,250 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $105,650 at the 10th percentile to $362,820 at the 90th.
Is Harrisburg-Carlisle higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg-Carlisle runs about 19% higher than the Pennsylvania state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Harrisburg-Carlisle compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Harrisburg-Carlisle is about 13% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Harrisburg-Carlisle area?
BLS estimates 130 dentists were employed in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.50, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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