How much does a dentist make in Ohio?
$167,400a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Ohio. That is $80.49 an hour or $13,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.49
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,910Median: $167,400Highest 10%: $317,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,910 | $31.21 | |
| 25th | $96,370 | $46.33 | |
| Median | $167,400 | $80.49 | |
| 75th | $222,800 | $107.13 | |
| 90th | $317,000 | $152.39 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Canton, OH | $212,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $206,100 |
| Toledo, OH | $205,900 |
| Dayton, OH | $182,000 |
| Springfield, OH | $172,700 |
| Youngstown, OH | $168,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $168,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $166,200 |
| Mansfield, OH | $164,000 |
| Akron, OH | $163,500 |
| Cleveland, OH | $154,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 25. Washington | $169,700 |
| 26. Maryland | $168,500 |
| 27. Hawaii | $167,800 |
| 28. Ohio | $167,400 |
| 29. Montana | $167,200 |
| 30. Indiana | $166,700 |
| 31. Colorado | $166,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $80.49 ($167,400 a year).
Do dentists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $167,400 against $171,000 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Ohio rank for dentist pay?
Ohio ranks 28 of 47 states.
Which city in Ohio pays dentists the most?
Canton-Massillon, OH, with a median of $212,600 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.