PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Harrisburg, PA
$21.00–$24.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Harrisburg, PA
Dental Assistants in the Harrisburg area earn a median of $22.37 per hour, about $46,530 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.17 and $26.99. That ranks 168th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 205th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Harrisburg. The free report below lists employers near Harrisburg and what they pay.
- $22.37median pay per hour, Harrisburg
- $21–$27typical range per hour
- 640dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $23.22 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 640 dental assistants employed in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.91 | $37,250 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.17 | $44,030 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.37 | $46,530 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.99 | $56,140 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.42 | $59,110 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Harrisburg ranks
- 168th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 205th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Harrisburg
- Overall prices in Harrisburg-Carlisle run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.37 median hour buys what $22.68 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Harrisburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$805
- Per year: $40,266
- Per month: $3,356
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Dauphin County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dauphin County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 35 mi | $22.45/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 51 mi | $21.51/hr | 96,000 |
| Frederick, MD | 65 mi | $23.21/hr | 89,537 |
| Baltimore, MD | 69 mi | $23.21/hr | 568,271 |
| Allentown, PA | 77 mi | $23.42/hr | 127,138 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 80 mi | $23.21/hr | 70,686 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Harrisburg, PA?
Dental Assistants in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area have a median pay of $22.37 per hour, about $46,530 a year. The middle half earn between $21.17 and $26.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harrisburg a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Harrisburg-Carlisle ranks 205th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 168th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Harrisburg?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Harrisburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Harrisburg.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Harrisburg as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Harrisburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dauphin County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Harrisburg?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Port Richmond Dental Center, P.C.Philadelphia, PA · 1 wage offer$23.07/ hr$23–$23
- Aspen DentalSt Clair, PA · 46 postings$22.00/ hr$15–$30
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$22.00High$25
48 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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