Average Dental Assistant Salary in Pennsylvania

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Dental Assistant in Pennsylvania earns $44,400 per year, which is below the national average of $44,820. This translates to approximately $21.35 per hour, $1,708 biweekly, or $3,700 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Pennsylvania is 3% below the national average, roughly in line with the national average.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$33,300	$16.01
Average (50th)	$44,400	$21.35
Experienced (75th)	$51,100	$24.55
Top Earners (90th)	$57,700	$27.74

Dental Assistant Salary by City in Pennsylvania

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Philadelphia	$48,000	$4,000/mo
Pittsburgh	$45,300	$3,775/mo
Allentown	$43,500	$3,625/mo
Erie	$42,200	$3,517/mo
Harrisburg	$41,300	$3,442/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	8% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	Flat 3.07%
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.97 (-3% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Pennsylvania

Major employers hiring Dental Assistants in Pennsylvania include UPMC, Comcast, Penn Medicine, Aramark, and Lincoln Financial. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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