--- title: "Entry-level Dental Assistant Jobs, Philadelphia, PA" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/philadelphia-pa" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Dental Assistant market brief · Philadelphia, PA # Entry-level Dental Assistant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA 56 entry-level dental assistant openings are live in the Philadelphia, PA area from 13 employers, led by Trustees of University of Pennsylvania, Temple, and Greater Philadelphia Health Action. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,485–$43,680 a year (median $41,600), from the 84% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 14, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Philadelphia%2C+PA)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 56 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Philadelphia market. **Companies hiring** : 13 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,600 : 84% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/philadelphia-pa/entry-level)56 jobs Philadelphia's dental assistant market is led by entry-level openings, with 56 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 56 Hiring employers 13 Salary coverage 84% Median experience 2.5 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 39 6 companies · $37,440 median Established employers 5 3 companies · $43,680 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,485 P50 $41,600 P75 $43,680 P90 $52,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level dental assistant listings in Philadelphia - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Philadelphia%2C+PA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Philadelphia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 56 live roles tracked in this market. - 13 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 14, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Philadelphia%2C+PA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Philadelphia Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 56 dental assistant openings across 13 employers establish the current Philadelphia opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 56 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Trustees of University of Pennsylvania is one of the most active visible employers, with 26 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Philadelphia market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 13 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Trustees of University of PennsylvaniaStartups & growing teams26Open roles [![Temple logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftemple.com%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=J3bvJjcPLQoSFnFHtgrqZMKYlKbwDj-HlQ0WQRY4yLY) TempleStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/temple) Greater Philadelphia Health ActionEmployer profile7Open roles [![Freedom Dental Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffreedomdentalhealth.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=egWuB0rsvgrg6T3gdPXfx4XgsmyTuN_SdhDP2e1e1Yc) Freedom Dental HealthTop of market3Open roles](/company/freedomdentalhealth)[![Aspen Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.aspendental.com%2Fus%2FACTUAL_LOGO_IMAGE_URL) Aspen DentalEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/aspen-dental) Delaware Technical Community CollegeStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![The Smilist logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fthesmilist.com.ico&sig=rp9oYkv0O0jzfUI2oCVRJesIAFmPYMLsfvXY--bQjUk) The SmilistEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/the-smilist) 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 56 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental Assistant - Outpatient Dental - Full-Time Days 37.5 hrs/weekly - Jefferson-EinsteinEntry-levelJefferson HealthPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPosted Oct 12, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-outpatient-dental-full-time-days-37-5-hrs-weekly-c14b975a-ec24-518c-a776-db3e4060c064)[Bi-Lingual Dental Assistant (X-ray Certified)Entry-levelUNAVAILABLEWilmington, Delaware$43,680](/job/bi-lingual-dental-assistant-x-ray-certified-at-unavailable-3084a3db-a0cb-56ad-8cae-cb724f2113bd)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelThe SmilistCamden, New Jersey$52,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-the-smilist-796a463d-9685-5e0e-b913-f97510c76a81)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelThe SmilistTrenton, New Jersey$43,680Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-the-smilist-df96d00c-ed54-55f2-9487-1d600843261f)[Dental Assistant - Entry LevelEntry-levelAspen DentalCherry Hill, New Jersey$35,360Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-ecfe6778-f988-597b-a7e3-b9eb2f4e35db)[Dental Assistant - Expanded FunctionsEntry-levelAspen DentalPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania$52,000Posted Sep 17, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-expanded-functions-at-aspen-dental-30df0ef9-269a-55ff-b7f3-cd36d8dc93c9)[Dental Assistant - Entry LevelEntry-level0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCCherry Hill, New Jersey$35,360Posted Sep 15, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-a1bfc369-3170-5946-8063-585b4fd97db9)[Dental Assistant, Department of Oral Medicine, Penn Dental MedicineEntry-levelTrustees of University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania$40,185Posted Sep 14, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-department-of-oral-medicine-penn-dental-medicine-at-3af53674-958b-5633-a362-70108dd1c4ed) [Explore all 56 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Philadelphia%2C+PA) ## Entry-level Dental Assistant jobs in Philadelphia: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level dental assistant jobs are open in Philadelphia? Metaintro tracks 56 live entry-level dental assistant openings from 13 employers in the Philadelphia, PA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level dental assistant jobs in Philadelphia pay? The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,485 to $43,680. Based on the 84% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level dental assistant jobs in Philadelphia? Trustees of University of Pennsylvania, Temple, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, and Freedom Dental Health have the most open entry-level dental assistant roles here right now, out of 13 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Philadelphia. 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