Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Lebanon
The median dental assistant earns $46,740 a year in the Lebanon metro, with the middle half between $45,570 and $59,610.[1]
25th percentile
$45,570
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,740
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,610
Upper end of the middle half
Lebanon runs about 2% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 8th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Lebanon pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,270 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,570 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,740 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,610 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,330 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $51,130 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Lebanon: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Lebanon?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lebanon metro area is $46,740, with the middle half earning between $45,570 and $59,610 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,270 at the 10th percentile to $61,330 at the 90th.
Is Lebanon higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Lebanon runs about 2% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 8th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lebanon compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Lebanon is about 3% 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 Lebanon area?
BLS estimates 80 dental assistants were employed in the Lebanon metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.59, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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