Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre

The median dentist earns $195,480 a year in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro, with most between $156,000 and $207,630.

25th percentile

$156,000

Entry / lower range

Median

$195,480

The typical pay

75th percentile

$207,630

Experienced / upper range

Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 20% above the Pennsylvania median. Versus the national median, it's about 14% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre?

The median dentist salary in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area is about $195,480, with most earning between $156,000 and $207,630 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 20% above the Pennsylvania state median for dentists.

How does Scranton--Wilkes-Barre compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre is about 14% above average.

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