Dental Assistant salary in Pennsylvania
What dental assistants earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,930$23.05 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$45,620 – $56,840Top 10%: $61,430+
Jobs12,0800.80× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,570 | $23.83 | 6,510 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,690 | $22.93 | 2,260 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $47,590 | $22.88 | 970 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $47,420 | $22.80 | 720 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,310 | $22.75 | 630 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $47,220 | $22.70 | 450 |
| Reading, PA | $47,160 | $22.67 | 370 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $46,550 | $22.38 | 350 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $47,200 | $22.69 | 270 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $45,370 | $21.81 | 260 |
| Erie, PA | $44,930 | $21.60 | 230 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37,280 | $17.92 | 230 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $45,250 | $21.76 | 160 |
| State College, PA | $46,210 | $22.22 | 150 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $46,200 | $22.21 | 120 |
| Johnstown, PA | $43,370 | $20.85 | 110 |
| Altoona, PA | $45,310 | $21.78 | 90 |
| Lebanon, PA | $46,740 | $22.47 | 80 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $45,930 | $22.08 | 70 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,620 | $22.41 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New York · $48,110 Ohio · $47,970 South Dakota · $47,900 Kentucky · $47,730 Florida · $47,620 Delaware · $47,600
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Physical Therapists · $101,380 Nurse Practitioners · $130,140
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Pennsylvania?
Dental Assistants in Pennsylvania earned a median of $47,930 a year ($23.05 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $45,620 to $56,840.
Where in Pennsylvania do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $49,570.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.