Dental Assistants pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for dental assistants is $23.06 an hour ($47,970 a year). About 12,150 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). Ohio ranks 24th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.73 | $36,870 |
| 25% of workers | $20.51 | $42,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.06 | $47,970 |
| 75% of workers | $28.62 | $59,520 |
| 90% of workers | $37.50 | $78,000 |
Dental Assistants pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $49,590 | 2,440 |
| Columbus | $48,760 | 2,560 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $48,710 | 840 |
| Akron | $48,230 | 740 |
| Cleveland | $47,800 | 2,540 |
| Toledo | $46,580 | 700 |
| Sandusky | $46,260 | 90 |
| Springfield | $45,660 | 100 |
| Lima | $45,570 | 90 |
| Canton-Massillon | $45,340 | 400 |
| Mansfield | $44,410 | 110 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $43,800 | 340 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $42,810 |
| Dental Hygienists | $88,990 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,570 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,990 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,420 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $40,350 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $43,620 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | $48,480 |
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