Dental Assistants Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $45,320 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.79
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $74,270
Employed locally 70
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $38,020
    50th (median)
    $45,320
    75th
    $54,730
    90th
    $74,270

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Dental Assistants salary is 27% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,910
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $48,800
    Columbus, OH $48,160
    Johnson City, TN $47,530
    Ohio $47,330
    Akron, OH $46,920

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,720
    Nursing Assistants $36,700
    Medical Assistants $40,350
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,060
    Phlebotomists $35,740
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Lima, OH is $21.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Lima, OH is 4.2% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,020.