Dental Assistants Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Dental Assistants in Ohio earn a median salary of $45,611 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.6% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 11,390 dental assistants are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $42,640 to $48,910 depending on location.
$45,611
Avg median salary in Ohio
$48,910
Highest paying metro
$42,640
Lowest paying metro
11,390
Employed in Ohio
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,910 | $46,840 | $61,610 | 2,190 |
| Dayton, OH | $48,800 | $46,110 | $60,410 | 840 |
| Columbus, OH | $48,160 | $38,660 | $58,670 | 2,250 |
| Akron, OH | $46,920 | $37,860 | $54,750 | 560 |
| Cleveland, OH | $46,880 | $38,910 | $59,020 | 2,340 |
| Toledo, OH | $46,080 | $37,930 | $55,590 | 690 |
| Sandusky, OH | $45,680 | $36,560 | $56,390 | 70 |
| Lima, OH | $45,320 | $38,020 | $54,730 | 70 |
| Eastern Ohio | $45,210 | $36,560 | $54,500 | 250 |
| Southern Ohio | $45,040 | $37,160 | $54,080 | 260 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $44,900 | $36,760 | $55,130 | 470 |
| Springfield, OH | $44,740 | $38,130 | $57,830 | 120 |
| Canton, OH | $44,270 | $35,240 | $50,140 | 380 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $43,490 | $36,750 | $46,960 | 520 |
| Youngstown, OH | $42,740 | $37,160 | $46,590 | 270 |
| Mansfield, OH | $42,640 | $36,030 | $46,700 | 110 |