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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Hermitage, PA
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Scranton, PA
Pay for dental assistants in the Scranton area centers on $21.54 per hour, or about $44,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.71 and the upper quarter over $23.35. That ranks 239th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 179th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Scranton.
- $21.54median pay per hour, Scranton
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 430dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 94cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Scranton, PA
The metro median is 7% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $23.22 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 430 dental assistants employed in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.41 | $34,130 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.71 | $36,840 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.54 | $44,810 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.35 | $48,570 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.67 | $57,550 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Scranton ranks
- 239th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 179th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th 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 Scranton
- Overall prices in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 67.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.54 median hour buys what $23.02 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$775
- Per year: $38,772
- Per month: $3,231
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Aspen Dental · Easton, PA
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Dental health shortage areas in Lackawanna County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Lackawanna County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA | 56 mi | $23.42/hr | 79,453 |
| Allentown, PA | 57 mi | $23.42/hr | 127,138 |
| Reading, PA | 75 mi | $21.51/hr | 96,000 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 85 mi | $22.98/hr | 56,507 |
| Paterson, NJ | 85 mi | $22.98/hr | 160,463 |
| Clifton, NJ | 87 mi | $22.98/hr | 90,322 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Scranton, PA?
Dental Assistants in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area have a median pay of $21.54 per hour, about $44,810 a year. The middle half earn between $17.71 and $23.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Scranton a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre ranks 179th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 239th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Scranton 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 Scranton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Lackawanna County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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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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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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