Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Columbus
The median dental assistant earns $47,260 a year in the Columbus metro, with the middle half between $44,600 and $49,180.[1]
25th percentile
$44,600
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,260
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$49,180
Upper end of the middle half
Columbus runs about 3% lower than the Indiana median and ranks 13th of 15 Indiana metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Columbus pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,760 | $36,880 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,600 | $45,860 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,260 | $48,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $49,180 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,850 | $60,590 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,740 | $50,480 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Columbus: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Columbus?
The median dental assistant salary in the Columbus metro area is $47,260, with the middle half earning between $44,600 and $49,180 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,760 at the 10th percentile to $56,850 at the 90th.
Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Columbus runs about 3% lower than the Indiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 13th of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbus compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Columbus is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Columbus area?
BLS estimates 120 dental assistants were employed in the Columbus metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.96, so the role is close to the national average.
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