Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Associate Dentist | $250K+ Earning Potential | PPO/FFS | Sign-On Bonus
Earn $200,000-$300,000+ annually while practicing comprehensive dentistry in a thriving, established practice with a strong patient base and an experienced support team.
Harborcreek Dental in Erie, PA is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join our highly rated, patient-focused practice in Erie, Pennsylvania. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor who values clinical autonomy, enjoys providing comprehensive care, and wants to grow alongside a collaborative team.
You'll have the opportunity to practice a full scope of dentistry, including restorative procedures, endodontics, oral surgery, and more, while being supported by a dedicated clinical team and steady patient demand.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- $200,000-$300,000+ annual earning potential based on production
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Daily guarantee during the credentialling period
- PPO and FFS patient base only
- Supported by 4 hygienists
- 100% clinical autonomy + Mentorship available
- Established patient flow and strong community reputation
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more
What We're Looking For
- New graduates and experienced dentists are encouraged to apply
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Pennsylvania dental license or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Commitment to delivering high-quality clinical care
- INDDRIO01
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including restorative procedures, endodontics, and oral surgery. They will work within an established practice, collaborating with a support team to maintain high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess or be eligible for a Pennsylvania dental license. Both new graduates and experienced dentists are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 47 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 89% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $232k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $200k–$300k | Dentist median $300k (middle half $225k–$325k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$232k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in New York | 46 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in New York | 283 active | 5,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% no call · 89% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment283 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 631 in the last 30 days | 404 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Work-Life Balance Distribution
11 jobs · 9 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Harborcreek Dental
Benefits & Perks
Living in Jamestown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $127k≈ 0.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $985/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.