How much does a dental assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$47,930a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,994 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.04
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,040Median: $47,930Highest 10%: $61,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| 25th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| Median | $47,930 | $23.04 | |
| 75th | $56,840 | $27.33 | |
| 90th | $61,430 | $29.53 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,570 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,690 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,590 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $47,420 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,310 |
| Scranton, PA | $47,220 |
| Reading, PA | $47,160 |
| Lebanon, PA | $46,740 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,620 |
| York, PA | $46,550 |
| State College, PA | $46,210 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $46,200 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $45,930 |
| Altoona, PA | $45,310 |
| Erie, PA | $44,930 |
| Johnstown, PA | $43,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 22. Colorado | $48,340 |
| 23. New York | $48,110 |
| 24. Ohio | $47,970 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,930 |
| 26. South Dakota | $47,900 |
| 27. Kentucky | $47,730 |
| 28. Florida | $47,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.04 ($47,930 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $47,930 against $48,070 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for dental assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays dental assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $49,570 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.