Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Cincinnati
The median dental assistant earns $49,590 a year in the Cincinnati metro, with the middle half between $46,680 and $60,480.[1]
25th percentile
$46,680
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,590
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,480
Upper end of the middle half
Cincinnati runs about 4% higher than the Kentucky median and ranks 1st of 9 Kentucky metros. It is about 3% higher than the national median.
Cincinnati pay range vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kentucky annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,840 | $35,600 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,680 | $42,400 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,590 | $47,730 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,480 | $56,760 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $77,420 | $62,050 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $53,990 | $48,440 | $50,200 |
2,440
2.22
0.89
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Dental Assistant salary in Cincinnati: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Cincinnati?
The median dental assistant salary in the Cincinnati metro area is $49,590, with the middle half earning between $46,680 and $60,480 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,840 at the 10th percentile to $77,420 at the 90th.
Is Cincinnati higher or lower than the rest of Kentucky?
Cincinnati runs about 4% higher than the Kentucky state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 9 Kentucky metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Cincinnati compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Cincinnati is about 3% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Cincinnati area?
BLS estimates 2,440 dental assistants were employed in the Cincinnati metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Kentucky metros