Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Williamsport
The median dental assistant earns $46,620 a year in the Williamsport metro, with the middle half between $43,680 and $60,450.[1]
25th percentile
$43,680
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,620
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,450
Upper end of the middle half
Williamsport runs about 3% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 9th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Williamsport pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,360 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $43,680 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,620 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,450 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,150 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,880 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Williamsport: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Williamsport?
The median dental assistant salary in the Williamsport metro area is $46,620, with the middle half earning between $43,680 and $60,450 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,360 at the 10th percentile to $62,150 at the 90th.
Is Williamsport higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Williamsport runs about 3% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Williamsport compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Williamsport 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 Williamsport area?
BLS estimates 70 dental assistants were employed in the Williamsport metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.57, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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