PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Dentist - Endodontist
Veterans Health Administration · Pittsburgh, PA
$250k–$315k/ year
Dental Specialist jobs in Harrisburg, PA
Dental Specialists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $102.15 per hour, about $212,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $80.98 and $115+. That is 6% below the U.S. median of $108.54 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Harrisburg and what they pay.
- $102.15median pay per hour, Pennsylvania
- $81–$115+typical range per hour
- 99cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Specialist pay in Harrisburg, PA
Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dentists, all other specialists employed in Pennsylvania.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.47 | $65,460 | 71% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $80.98 | $168,440 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Median | $102.15 | $212,470 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 6% above U.S. median |
BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Harrisburg
- Overall prices in Harrisburg-Carlisle run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,677
- Per year: $183,870
- Per month: $15,322
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Pennsylvania. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Harrisburg as they open.
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Endodontist
Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA
$124k–$315k/ year
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Dental health shortage areas in Dauphin County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dauphin County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 35 mi | $102.15/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 51 mi | $102.15/hr | 96,000 |
| Frederick, MD | 65 mi | $96.15/hr | 89,537 |
| Baltimore, MD | 69 mi | $96.15/hr | 568,271 |
| Allentown, PA | 77 mi | $102.15/hr | 127,138 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 80 mi | $96.15/hr | 70,686 |
Dental Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental specialists make in Harrisburg, PA?
Dental Specialists in Pennsylvania have a median pay of $102.15 per hour, about $212,470 a year. The middle half earn between $80.98 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Harrisburg as a dental specialist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Harrisburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dauphin County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Harrisburg?
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportHarrisburg, PA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Guthrie Medical Group, P.C.Sayre, PA · 1 wage offer$216.35/ hr$216–$216
- Veterans Health AdministrationPittsburgh, PA · 2 postings$120.71/ hr$60–$151
- Spark Orthodontics, PLLCWarrington, PA · 1 wage offer$115.00/ hr$115–$115
- University Dental Health Services, IncPittsburgh, PA · 1 wage offer$115.00/ hr$115–$115
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$93Median$115.00High$191
4 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in Pennsylvania, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Dental Specialist roles
- Dentist - EndodontistPermanent$250k–$315k/ year
- EndodontistPermanent$124k–$315k/ year
Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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