PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Homestead, PA
$200k–$230k/ year
Dentist jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
Pay for dentists in the Pittsburgh area centers on $73.91 per hour, or about $153,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $56.56 and the upper quarter over $102.44. That ranks 245th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 208th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Pittsburgh and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Pittsburgh.
- $73.91median pay per hour, Pittsburgh
- $57–$102typical range per hour
- 750dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 9% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $81.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 750 dentists, general employed in the Pittsburgh metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.91 | $62,210 | 64% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $56.56 | $117,640 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $73.91 | $153,730 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $102.44 | $213,080 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $113.36 | $235,790 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Pittsburgh ranks
- 245th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 208th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th of 11 Pennsylvania metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Pittsburgh
- Overall prices in Pittsburgh run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $73.91 median hour buys what $78.07 buys at the national price level, 6% below the national median.
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.
Estimate your Pittsburgh paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,661
- Per year: $133,038
- Per month: $11,086
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Pittsburgh metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Allegheny County
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Allegheny County (3 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | 57 mi | $74.79/hr | 59,123 |
| Canton, OH | 77 mi | $83.94/hr | 69,211 |
| Akron, OH | 92 mi | $57.23/hr | 189,664 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 97 mi | $57.23/hr | 50,979 |
| Parma, OH | 112 mi | $70.62/hr | 79,350 |
| Cleveland, OH | 114 mi | $70.62/hr | 365,379 |
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 dentists make in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dentists in the Pittsburgh metro area have a median pay of $73.91 per hour, about $153,730 a year. The middle half earn between $56.56 and $102.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pittsburgh a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Pittsburgh ranks 208th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 245th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Pittsburgh?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Pittsburgh area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pittsburgh.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Pittsburgh as a dentist?
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 Pittsburgh in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Allegheny County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dentists in Pittsburgh?
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Your Dentist pay reportPittsburgh, PA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Elite Dental LLCPhiladelphia, PA · 3 wage offers$126.20/ hr$96–$144
- Green & Robinson Dental, PCPhiladelphia, PA · 3 wage offers$120.19/ hr$97–$150
- Elite Dental LLCLancaster, PA · 2 wage offers$118.99/ hr$103–$132
- Gentle Dental Allentown, LLCAllentown, PA · 2 wage offers$106.12/ hr$106–$106
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$103.37High$127
5 Dentist postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 Dentist roles
- Associate DentistPermanent$200k–$230k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$200k–$300k/ year
+ 3 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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