Dental Assistants Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $45,040 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $61,780
Employed locally 260
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $45,040
    75th
    $54,080
    90th
    $61,780

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,280
    Nursing Assistants $37,500
    Medical Assistants $38,160
    Physical Therapist Assistants $61,890
    Phlebotomists $37,240
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southern Ohio is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southern Ohio is 4.8% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.