Dental Assistants Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $46,530 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 640
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $44,030
    50th (median)
    $46,530
    75th
    $56,130
    90th
    $59,110

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Dental Assistants salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Napa, CA $58,690
    Grants Pass, OR $56,920
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $50,450
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $50,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,710

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,710
    Nursing Assistants $39,010
    Medical Assistants $40,720
    Orderlies $38,730
    Phlebotomists $41,860
    Medical Equipment Preparers $42,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Harrisburg, PA is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.40 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1.6% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,030.