PA · Lancaster · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Lancaster, 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. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lancaster.

Dental Specialist pay in Lancaster, PA

Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dentists, all other specialists employed in Pennsylvania.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.47$65,46071% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$80.98$168,44025% below U.S. median
Median$102.15$212,4706% 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 Lancaster

  • Overall prices in Lancaster run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8).

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.

Open Dental Specialist roles in Pennsylvania

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Lancaster as they open.

PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Dentist - Endodontist

Veterans Health Administration · Pittsburgh, PA

$250k–$315k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 886949800
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Endodontist

Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA

$124k–$315k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 886441900
View role

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Dental health shortage areas in Lancaster County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Lancaster County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Reading, PA29 mi$102.15/hr96,000
Harrisburg, PA35 mi$102.15/hr50,649
Wilmington, DE46 mi$97.26/hr73,176
Baltimore, MD54 mi$96.15/hr568,271
Allentown, PA58 mi$102.15/hr127,138
Philadelphia, PA62 mi$97.26/hr1,573,916

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.

Pennsylvania state guide

Other healthcare roles in Lancaster

Lancaster city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental specialists make in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

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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

  1. Dentist - EndodontistPermanent
    $250k–$315k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Pittsburgh, PA · posted 14 days ago
  2. EndodontistPermanent
    $124k–$315k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA · posted 20 days ago

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