Dental Assistant Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median dental assistant in the Philadelphia area earns $49,570 a year ($23.83 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($48,070) and 3% above the Pennsylvania median ($47,930). Half of the 6,510 dental assistants there earn between $47,490 and $57,070.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,040 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,490 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,570 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $57,070 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $69,250 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Average | $52,220 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
| Jobs | 6,510 | 12,080 | 387,790 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($74,600).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $47,690
- San Jose, CA: $74,600
- Minneapolis, MN: $72,370
- San Francisco, CA: $64,390
- Seattle, WA: $62,040
- Portland, OR: $59,890
- Raleigh, NC: $58,750
- Sacramento, CA: $58,580
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.