Dental Assistant Salary in Ohio
Median annual pay in Ohio
$47,970
$23.06/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Ohio
$51,706
Regional Price Parity: 92.774 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($48,070): −$100 (−0.2%)
Ohio ranks 24th of 50 states by median pay, and 19th of 50 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,870 | $17.73 |
| 25th percentile | $42,660 | $20.51 |
| Median | $47,970 | $23.06 |
| 75th percentile | $59,520 | $28.62 |
| 90th percentile | $78,000 | $37.50 |
Employment
- Employment in Ohio
- 12,150
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Ohio
- $47,970
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $48,070
- Difference
- −$100 (−0.2%)
Cost of living
$47,970 ÷ 92.774 × 100 = $51,706
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | ||
| 22nd | $48,340 | $46,908 38th |
| New York | ||
| 23rd | $48,110 | $44,579 46th |
| Ohio This page | ||
| 24th | $47,970 | $51,706 19th |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 25th | $47,930 | $49,123 28th |
| South Dakota | ||
| 26th | $47,900 | $54,072 12th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Dental Hygienist salary in Ohio
$88,990/year Ohio
- Medical Assistant salary in Ohio
$42,810/year Ohio
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Surgical Assistant salary in Ohio
$77,450/year Ohio
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salary in Ohio
$43,620/year Ohio
- Dental Laboratory Technician salary in the U.S.
$49,610/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +7.4%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Dental Assistant salary in nearby places
- Dental Assistant salary in Indiana
$48,670/year Indiana
- Dental Assistant salary in Kentucky
$47,730/year Kentucky
- Dental Assistant salary in Michigan
$48,820/year Michigan
- Dental Assistant salary in Pennsylvania
$47,930/year Pennsylvania
- Dental Assistant salary in West Virginia
$37,960/year West Virginia
- Dental Assistant salary in the U.S.
$48,070/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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