Dental Assistants Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $44,810 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $57,550
Employed locally 430
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $48,570
    90th
    $57,550

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Dental Assistants salary is 30% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,890
    Nursing Assistants $38,830
    Medical Assistants $40,060
    Phlebotomists $37,940
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Scranton, PA is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.17 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Scranton, PA is 5.3% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.