Dental Assistants Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,210 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $64,650
Employed locally 250
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $36,560
    50th (median)
    $45,210
    75th
    $54,500
    90th
    $64,650

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,200
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,680
    Medical Assistants$38,650
    Physical Therapist Assistants$65,580
    Phlebotomists$36,740
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Eastern Ohio is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.15 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Eastern Ohio is 4.4% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,560.