Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Lancaster
The median dental assistant earns $47,310 a year in the Lancaster metro, with the middle half between $44,400 and $58,650.[1]
25th percentile
$44,400
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,310
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,650
Upper end of the middle half
Lancaster runs about 1% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 5th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Lancaster pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,650 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,400 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,310 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,650 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,130 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,460 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Lancaster: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Lancaster?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lancaster metro area is $47,310, with the middle half earning between $44,400 and $58,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,650 at the 10th percentile to $62,130 at the 90th.
Is Lancaster higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Lancaster runs about 1% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lancaster compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Lancaster is about 2% 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 Lancaster area?
BLS estimates 630 dental assistants were employed in the Lancaster metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.01, so the role is close to the national average.
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