How much does a dental assistant make in Cleveland?
$47,800a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $22.98 an hour or $3,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.98
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 2,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,050Median: $47,800Highest 10%: $88,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| 25th | $42,130 | $20.25 | |
| Median | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| 75th | $77,100 | $37.07 | |
| 90th | $88,300 | $42.45 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,590 |
| Columbus, OH | $48,760 |
| Dayton, OH | $48,710 |
| Akron, OH | $48,230 |
| Toledo, OH | $46,580 |
| Sandusky, OH | $46,260 |
| Springfield, OH | $45,660 |
| Lima, OH | $45,570 |
| Canton, OH | $45,340 |
| Wheeling, WV | $44,610 |
| Mansfield, OH | $44,410 |
| Youngstown, OH | $43,800 |
| Weirton, WV | $43,790 |
| Huntington, WV | $42,660 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,800 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,700 |
| Massage Therapist | $54,770 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,120 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,300 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,830 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,750 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $38,860 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $38,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $22.98 ($47,800 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $47,800 against $48,070 nationally, 1% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,970, so Cleveland pays 0% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for dental assistant pay?
152 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.