Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Erie
The median dental assistant earns $44,930 a year in the Erie metro, with the middle half between $38,190 and $47,150.[1]
25th percentile
$38,190
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,930
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,150
Upper end of the middle half
Erie runs about 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 15th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Erie pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,570 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,190 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,930 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,150 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,880 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,360 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Erie: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Erie?
The median dental assistant salary in the Erie metro area is $44,930, with the middle half earning between $38,190 and $47,150 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,570 at the 10th percentile to $58,880 at the 90th.
Is Erie higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie runs about 6% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 15th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Erie compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Erie is about 7% 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 Erie area?
BLS estimates 230 dental assistants were employed in the Erie metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.75, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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