Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in York-Hanover
The median dental assistant earns $46,550 a year in the York-Hanover metro, with the middle half between $45,500 and $58,820.[1]
25th percentile
$45,500
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,550
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,820
Upper end of the middle half
York-Hanover runs about 3% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 10th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
York-Hanover pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,780 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,500 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,550 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,820 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $70,410 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $51,230 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in York-Hanover: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in York-Hanover?
The median dental assistant salary in the York-Hanover metro area is $46,550, with the middle half earning between $45,500 and $58,820 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,780 at the 10th percentile to $70,410 at the 90th.
Is York-Hanover higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
York-Hanover runs about 3% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 10th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does York-Hanover compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in York-Hanover 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 York-Hanover area?
BLS estimates 350 dental assistants were employed in the York-Hanover metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.76, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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