Dental Assistant salary in Ohio
What dental assistants earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,970$23.06 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$42,660 – $59,520Top 10%: $78,000+
Jobs12,1500.88× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $48,760 | $23.44 | 2,560 |
| Cleveland, OH | $47,800 | $22.98 | 2,540 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,590 | $23.84 | 2,440 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $48,710 | $23.42 | 840 |
| Akron, OH | $48,230 | $23.19 | 740 |
| Toledo, OH | $46,580 | $22.39 | 700 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $46,140 | $22.19 | 470 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $40,280 | $19.37 | 450 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $45,340 | $21.80 | 400 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $43,800 | $21.06 | 340 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $43,770 | $21.04 | 270 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $45,840 | $22.04 | 260 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $42,660 | $20.51 | 240 |
| Mansfield, OH | $44,410 | $21.35 | 110 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $44,610 | $21.45 | 110 |
| Springfield, OH | $45,660 | $21.95 | 100 |
| Lima, OH | $45,570 | $21.91 | 90 |
| Sandusky, OH | $46,260 | $22.24 | 90 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $43,790 | $21.05 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Colorado · $48,340 New York · $48,110 Pennsylvania · $47,930 South Dakota · $47,900 Kentucky · $47,730 Florida · $47,620
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Physical Therapists · $103,050 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,320
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Ohio?
Dental Assistants in Ohio earned a median of $47,970 a year ($23.06 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $42,660 to $59,520.
Where in Ohio do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $49,590.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.