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Dental Assistants Salary in Ohio

Median Annual Salary $47,330 +0% above national average (national: $47,300)
$50,960Mean Annual
$23Median Hourly
11,130Employed in State

Ohio ranks 25th of 51 states and D.C. for dental assistants pay, trailing top-paying Minnesota ($64,630) by $17,300 — a 37% gap.

The 10th-to-90th percentile range runs from $36,420 to $74,880 — a $38,460 spread, 50% wider than the national $25,590 range.

Ohio employs roughly 3.0% of all dental assistants in the country (11,130 workers).

Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile

$47,330
$36,420
10th pct.
$74,880
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$36,420$17.51
25th percentile$38,650$18.58
50th percentile (median)$47,330$22.76
75th percentile$58,700$28.22
90th percentile (top earners)$74,880$36.00
Mean (average)$50,960$24.50

How Ohio Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Ohio
Ohio (current) $47,330 n/a
Minnesota $64,630 +37%
Massachusetts $57,960 +22%
Oregon $57,720 +22%
Washington $57,040 +21%
District of Columbia $56,500 +19%
Alaska $55,950 +18%
Maine $51,340 +8%
North Dakota $51,310 +8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Dental Assistants salary in Ohio?

The mean dental assistants salary in Ohio is $50,960 per year. The median (middle) salary is $47,330 per year.

What is the starting salary for a Dental Assistants in Ohio?

Entry-level dental assistantss (10th percentile) in Ohio typically earn around $36,420 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $38,650 per year.

What is the highest Dental Assistants salary in Ohio?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Ohio make approximately $74,880 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $58,700 per year.

How does the Ohio Dental Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median dental assistants salary in Ohio is $47,330, which is +0% above national average of $47,300.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.