Dental Assistants Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $44,730 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $61,500
Employed locally 430
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $43,400
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $48,740
    90th
    $61,500

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Assistants salary is 42% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,430
    Nursing Assistants $43,930
    Medical Assistants $44,710
    Phlebotomists $44,360
    Psychiatric Aides $43,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Reading, PA is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Reading, PA is 5.4% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,400.