The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Pennsylvania is $48,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,760.
Pay spans roughly $36,670 at the 10th percentile to $61,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.22 per hour. An estimated 12,410 people work as dental assistants in Pennsylvania.
| Median (annual) | $48,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.22 |
| 10th percentile | $36,670 |
| 90th percentile | $61,580 |
| Employment | 12,410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.