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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$52,220
- York$51,230
- Lebanon$51,130
- Pittsburgh$50,700
- Harrisburg$50,210
- Allentown$50,000
- Williamsport$49,880
- Chambersburg$49,700
- Lancaster$49,460
- Reading$49,340
- State College$46,950
- Gettysburg$46,060
- Erie$45,360
- Scranton$44,890
- Altoona$44,440
- Johnstown$43,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $52,220 | $49,570 | $47,490 | $42,536 | 103 |
| York | $51,230 | $46,550 | $45,500 | $41,771 | 96 |
| Lebanon | $51,130 | $46,740 | $45,570 | $41,693 | 93 |
| Pittsburgh | $50,700 | $47,690 | $45,800 | $41,361 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $50,210 | $47,420 | $46,290 | $40,982 | 99 |
| Allentown | $50,000 | $47,590 | $44,870 | $40,820 | 100 |
| Williamsport | $49,880 | $46,620 | $43,680 | $40,727 | 92 |
| Chambersburg | $49,700 | $46,200 | $39,860 | $40,588 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $49,460 | $47,310 | $44,400 | $40,403 | 98 |
| Reading | $49,340 | $47,160 | $46,050 | $40,310 | 97 |
| State College | $46,950 | $46,210 | $39,100 | $38,463 | 97 |
| Gettysburg | $46,060 | $45,930 | $37,160 | $37,775 | 95 |
| Erie | $45,360 | $44,930 | $38,190 | $37,234 | 91 |
| Scranton | $44,890 | $47,220 | $37,470 | $36,871 | 94 |
| Altoona | $44,440 | $45,310 | $35,950 | $36,523 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $43,470 | $43,370 | $37,630 | $35,774 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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