How much does a dental assistant make in Ohio?
$47,970a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Ohio. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.06
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,870Median: $47,970Highest 10%: $78,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $42,660 | $20.51 | |
| Median | $47,970 | $23.06 | |
| 75th | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| 90th | $78,000 | $37.50 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,590 |
| Columbus, OH | $48,760 |
| Dayton, OH | $48,710 |
| Akron, OH | $48,230 |
| Cleveland, OH | $47,800 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 21. Iowa | $48,430 |
| 22. Colorado | $48,340 |
| 23. New York | $48,110 |
| 24. Ohio | $47,970 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,930 |
| 26. South Dakota | $47,900 |
| 27. Kentucky | $47,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $23.06 ($47,970 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $47,970 against $48,070 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Ohio rank for dental assistant pay?
Ohio ranks 24 of 50 states.
Which city in Ohio pays dental assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $49,590 a year.
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.