How much does a dentist make in Ohio?
$192,100a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Ohio. That is $92.33 an hour or $16,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $92.33
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $109,500Median: $192,100Highest 10%: $323,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,500 | $52.66 | |
| 25th | $111,800 | $53.73 | |
| Median | $192,100 | $92.33 | |
| 75th | $252,000 | $121.15 | |
| 90th | $323,100 | $155.35 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $127,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 14. Maryland | $207,500 |
| 15. New Jersey | $201,800 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $195,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $192,100 |
| 18. Colorado | $186,600 |
| 19. Connecticut | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $92.33 ($192,100 a year).
Do dentists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $192,100 against $225,000 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Ohio rank for dentist pay?
Ohio ranks 17 of 19 states.
Which city in Ohio pays dentists the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $127,800 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.