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Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$98,510
- Gettysburg$87,310
- Chambersburg$84,020
- Allentown$83,880
- Lancaster$83,680
- York$83,680
- Lebanon$83,240
- Harrisburg$83,080
- Reading$82,440
- State College$77,810
- Williamsport$77,520
- Erie$76,890
- Pittsburgh$76,570
- Altoona$75,050
- Johnstown$74,700
- Scranton$64,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $98,510 | $100,820 | $96,560 | $75,108 | 103 |
| Gettysburg | $87,310 | $82,920 | $78,080 | $67,572 | 95 |
| Chambersburg | $84,020 | $80,450 | $77,190 | $65,359 | 95 |
| Allentown | $83,880 | $82,060 | $78,900 | $65,264 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $83,680 | $80,810 | $78,030 | $65,130 | 98 |
| York | $83,680 | $80,380 | $79,190 | $65,130 | 96 |
| Lebanon | $83,240 | $80,270 | $78,290 | $64,834 | 93 |
| Harrisburg | $83,080 | $84,100 | $79,440 | $64,726 | 99 |
| Reading | $82,440 | $80,300 | $78,880 | $64,296 | 97 |
| State College | $77,810 | $78,530 | $76,150 | $61,181 | 97 |
| Williamsport | $77,520 | $80,990 | $75,600 | $60,985 | 92 |
| Erie | $76,890 | $77,360 | $72,620 | $60,562 | 91 |
| Pittsburgh | $76,570 | $75,960 | $75,510 | $60,346 | 95 |
| Altoona | $75,050 | $75,070 | $73,790 | $59,324 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $74,700 | $74,450 | $71,410 | $59,088 | 86 |
| Scranton | $64,930 | $70,730 | $56,220 | $52,358 | 94 |
*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 29-1292.
- 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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