Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Johnstown
The median dental assistant earns $43,370 a year in the Johnstown metro, with the middle half between $37,630 and $46,840.[1]
25th percentile
$37,630
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$43,370
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,840
Upper end of the middle half
Johnstown runs about 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 16th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 10% lower than the national median.
Johnstown pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,220 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,630 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $43,370 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,840 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,570 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,470 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Johnstown: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Johnstown?
The median dental assistant salary in the Johnstown metro area is $43,370, with the middle half earning between $37,630 and $46,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,220 at the 10th percentile to $56,570 at the 90th.
Is Johnstown higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Johnstown runs about 10% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 16th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Johnstown compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Johnstown is about 10% 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 Johnstown area?
BLS estimates 110 dental assistants were employed in the Johnstown metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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