Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Pittsburgh
The median dental assistant earns $47,690 a year in the Pittsburgh metro, with the middle half between $45,800 and $58,210.[1]
25th percentile
$45,800
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,690
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,210
Upper end of the middle half
Pittsburgh runs about the same as the Pennsylvania median and ranks 2nd of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Pittsburgh pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,930 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,800 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,690 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,210 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,470 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $50,700 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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0.81
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Dental Assistant salary in Pittsburgh: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Pittsburgh?
The median dental assistant salary in the Pittsburgh metro area is $47,690, with the middle half earning between $45,800 and $58,210 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,930 at the 10th percentile to $60,470 at the 90th.
Is Pittsburgh higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh runs about the same as the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Pittsburgh compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Pittsburgh is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Pittsburgh area?
BLS estimates 2,260 dental assistants were employed in the Pittsburgh metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.81, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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