Dentists, General Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $186,060 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $89.45
10th percentile $58,800
90th percentile $232,570
Employed locally 50
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,800
    25th
    $131,590
    50th (median)
    $186,060
    75th
    $208,650
    90th
    $232,570

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 303% Median Dentists, General salary is 203% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $213,240
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $211,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $210,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $209,870
    Williamsport, PA $204,660
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $187,990

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,180
    Physicians, All Other $78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,170
    Pharmacists $130,680
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Erie, PA is $89.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.87 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Erie, PA is 7.7% above the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Erie?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $58,800 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,590.