Dental Assistants pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for dental assistants is $23.05 an hour ($47,930 a year). About 12,080 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). Pennsylvania ranks 25th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.29 | $38,040 |
| 25% of workers | $21.93 | $45,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.05 | $47,930 |
| 75% of workers | $27.33 | $56,840 |
| 90% of workers | $29.53 | $61,430 |
Dental Assistants pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $49,570 | 6,510 |
| Pittsburgh | $47,690 | 2,260 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $47,590 | 970 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $47,420 | 720 |
| Lancaster | $47,310 | 630 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $47,220 | 450 |
| Reading | $47,160 | 370 |
| Lebanon | $46,740 | 80 |
| Williamsport | $46,620 | 70 |
| York-Hanover | $46,550 | 350 |
| State College | $46,210 | 150 |
| Chambersburg | $46,200 | 120 |
| Gettysburg | $45,930 | 70 |
| Altoona | $45,310 | 90 |
| Erie | $44,930 | 230 |
| Johnstown | $43,370 | 110 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,720 |
| Dental Hygienists | $80,610 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $46,430 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,680 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,160 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,050 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,520 |
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