How much does a dentist make in Cleveland?
$154,800a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $74.42 an hour or $12,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.42
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 257 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,790Median: $154,800Highest 10%: $348,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,790 | $39.80 | |
| 25th | $113,100 | $54.36 | |
| Median | $154,800 | $74.42 | |
| 75th | $236,700 | $113.80 | |
| 90th | $348,900 | $167.75 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Canton, OH | $212,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $206,100 |
| Toledo, OH | $205,900 |
| Dayton, OH | $182,000 |
| Huntington, WV | $168,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $166,200 |
| Akron, OH | $163,500 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Neurologist | $383,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $324,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $323,500 |
| Orthodontist | $318,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $271,800 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $74.42 ($154,800 a year).
Do dentists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $154,800 against $171,000 nationally, 9% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $167,400, so Cleveland pays 8% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for dentist pay?
257 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $348,900 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.