Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Altoona
The median dental assistant earns $45,310 a year in the Altoona metro, with the middle half between $35,950 and $47,300.[1]
25th percentile
$35,950
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,310
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,300
Upper end of the middle half
Altoona runs about 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 14th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Altoona pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,480 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,950 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,310 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,300 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,180 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,440 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Altoona: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Altoona?
The median dental assistant salary in the Altoona metro area is $45,310, with the middle half earning between $35,950 and $47,300 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,480 at the 10th percentile to $58,180 at the 90th.
Is Altoona higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Altoona runs about 5% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 14th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Altoona compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Altoona is about 6% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Altoona area?
BLS estimates 90 dental assistants were employed in the Altoona metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.64, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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