Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Pittsburgh
The median dentist earns $155,250 a year in the Pittsburgh metro, with the middle half between $134,440 and $215,280.[1]
25th percentile
$134,440
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$155,250
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$215,280
Upper end of the middle half
Pittsburgh runs about 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 8th of 14 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 9% lower than the national median.
Pittsburgh pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,990 | $65,520 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $134,440 | $112,640 | $125,710 |
| Median | $155,250 | $163,390 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $215,280 | $210,650 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $309,220 | $316,950 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $165,420 | $172,710 | $191,350 |
1,050
0.94
1.18
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Dentist salary in Pittsburgh: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Pittsburgh?
The median dentist salary in the Pittsburgh metro area is $155,250, with the middle half earning between $134,440 and $215,280 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $69,990 at the 10th percentile to $309,220 at the 90th.
Is Pittsburgh higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh runs about 5% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dentists. It ranks 8th of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Pittsburgh compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Pittsburgh is about 9% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Pittsburgh area?
BLS estimates 1,050 dentists were employed in the Pittsburgh metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.18, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Pennsylvania metros