Dentist, General salary in Ohio
What dentists, general earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$167,410$80.49 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$96,370 – $222,820Top 10%: $316,970+
Jobs2,7900.63× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $166,180 | $79.89 | 780 |
| Cleveland, OH | $154,800 | $74.42 | 470 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $206,100 | $99.09 | 380 |
| Akron, OH | $163,480 | $78.60 | 250 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $181,990 | $87.50 | 180 |
| Toledo, OH | $205,920 | $99.00 | 180 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $169,900 | $81.69 | 150 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $212,640 | $102.23 | 90 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $168,210 | $80.87 | 70 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $188,600 | $90.67 | 70 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $168,030 | $80.78 | 70 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $172,230 | $82.81 | 50 |
| Mansfield, OH | $163,980 | $78.84 | 40 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $168,820 | $81.16 | 40 |
| Springfield, OH | $172,680 | $83.02 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Maryland · $168,500 Hawaii · $167,820 Montana · $167,200 Indiana · $166,650 Colorado · $166,240 Oklahoma · $166,170
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 dentist, general make in Ohio?
Dentists, General in Ohio earned a median of $167,410 a year ($80.49 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $96,370 to $222,820.
Where in Ohio do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Canton-Massillon, OH at $212,640.
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.