Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
The median dental assistant earns $47,220 a year in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro, with the middle half between $37,470 and $48,140.[1]
25th percentile
$37,470
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,220
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,140
Upper end of the middle half
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 1% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 6th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,440 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,470 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,220 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,140 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,520 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,890 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre?
The median dental assistant salary in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area is $47,220, with the middle half earning between $37,470 and $48,140 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,440 at the 10th percentile to $56,520 at the 90th.
Is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 1% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Scranton--Wilkes-Barre compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre 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 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area?
BLS estimates 450 dental assistants were employed in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.71, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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