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Dentists, General average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg$216,490
- Williamsport$197,260
- Allentown$192,930
- Scranton$192,490
- State College$184,660
- Philadelphia$184,110
- Reading$180,520
- Chambersburg$177,110
- Lancaster$173,400
- York$166,730
- Pittsburgh$165,420
- Johnstown$159,310
- Altoona$153,040
- Erie$149,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | $216,490 | $193,760 | $137,400 | $154,426 | 99 |
| Williamsport | $197,260 | $204,660 | $158,900 | $140,828 | 92 |
| Allentown | $192,930 | $155,750 | $112,640 | $137,733 | 100 |
| Scranton | $192,490 | $195,480 | $156,000 | $137,419 | 94 |
| State College | $184,660 | $168,340 | $134,150 | $131,822 | 97 |
| Philadelphia | $184,110 | $163,390 | $119,990 | $131,453 | 103 |
| Reading | $180,520 | $151,850 | $107,730 | $129,109 | 97 |
| Chambersburg | $177,110 | $160,720 | $132,270 | $126,883 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $173,400 | $141,960 | $106,380 | $124,462 | 98 |
| York | $166,730 | $150,290 | $108,690 | $120,107 | 96 |
| Pittsburgh | $165,420 | $155,250 | $134,440 | $119,252 | 95 |
| Johnstown | $159,310 | $127,110 | $95,200 | $115,264 | 86 |
| Altoona | $153,040 | $117,110 | $112,130 | $111,171 | 90 |
| Erie | $149,250 | $137,530 | $98,970 | $108,696 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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