Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
The median dentist earns $195,480 a year in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro, with the middle half between $156,000 and $207,630.[1]
25th percentile
$156,000
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$195,480
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$207,630
Upper end of the middle half
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 20% higher than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 2nd of 14 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 14% higher than the national median.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,110 | $65,520 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $156,000 | $112,640 | $125,710 |
| Median | $195,480 | $163,390 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $207,630 | $210,650 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $334,250 | $316,950 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $192,490 | $172,710 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre?
The median dentist salary in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area is $195,480, with the middle half earning between $156,000 and $207,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $59,110 at the 10th percentile to $334,250 at the 90th.
Is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 20% higher than the Pennsylvania state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Scranton--Wilkes-Barre compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre is about 14% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area?
BLS estimates 170 dentists were employed in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.81, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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