Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Akron
The median dental assistant earns $48,230 a year in the Akron metro, with the middle half between $45,480 and $54,300.[1]
25th percentile
$45,480
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,230
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$54,300
Upper end of the middle half
Akron runs about the same as the Ohio median and ranks 4th of 15 Ohio metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Akron pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,970 | $36,870 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,480 | $42,660 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,230 | $47,970 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $54,300 | $59,520 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $70,720 | $78,000 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $50,220 | $52,370 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Akron: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Akron?
The median dental assistant salary in the Akron metro area is $48,230, with the middle half earning between $45,480 and $54,300 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,970 at the 10th percentile to $70,720 at the 90th.
Is Akron higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Akron runs about the same as the Ohio state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 15 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Akron compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Akron is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Akron area?
BLS estimates 740 dental assistants were employed in the Akron metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.93, so the role is close to the national average.
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