Dental Hygienist salary in Ohio
What dental hygienists earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$88,990$42.78 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$80,980 – $97,210Top 10%: $102,950+
Jobs8,6301.09× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $88,990 | $42.78 | 1,790 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,940 | $49.49 | 1,700 |
| Columbus, OH | $96,880 | $46.58 | 1,700 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $84,500 | $40.62 | 620 |
| Toledo, OH | $76,580 | $36.82 | 580 |
| Akron, OH | $82,970 | $39.89 | 460 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $80,980 | $38.93 | 320 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $82,600 | $39.71 | 290 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $84,870 | $40.80 | 280 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $83,180 | $39.99 | 270 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $78,930 | $37.95 | 220 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $78,380 | $37.68 | 210 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $73,470 | $35.32 | 180 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $72,540 | $34.88 | 110 |
| Mansfield, OH | $84,640 | $40.69 | 90 |
| Springfield, OH | $80,600 | $38.75 | 80 |
| Lima, OH | $78,530 | $37.75 | 70 |
| Sandusky, OH | $86,130 | $41.41 | 70 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $75,240 | $36.17 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
South Dakota · $92,210 Florida · $91,980 Utah · $91,120 North Dakota · $90,530 Rhode Island · $86,910 Arkansas · $86,760
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 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Ohio?
Dental Hygienists in Ohio earned a median of $88,990 a year ($42.78 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $80,980 to $97,210.
Where in Ohio do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $102,940.
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.