Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Chambersburg
The median dental assistant earns $46,200 a year in the Chambersburg metro, with the middle half between $39,860 and $59,820.[1]
25th percentile
$39,860
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,200
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,820
Upper end of the middle half
Chambersburg runs about 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 12th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Chambersburg pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,470 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $39,860 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,200 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,820 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $68,060 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,700 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Chambersburg: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Chambersburg?
The median dental assistant salary in the Chambersburg metro area is $46,200, with the middle half earning between $39,860 and $59,820 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,470 at the 10th percentile to $68,060 at the 90th.
Is Chambersburg higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg runs about 4% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 12th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Chambersburg compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Chambersburg is about 4% 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 Chambersburg area?
BLS estimates 120 dental assistants were employed in the Chambersburg metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.80, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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