Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Cleveland
The median dental assistant earns $47,800 a year in the Cleveland metro, with the middle half between $42,130 and $77,100.[1]
25th percentile
$42,130
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,800
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$77,100
Upper end of the middle half
Cleveland runs about the same as the Ohio median and ranks 5th of 15 Ohio metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Cleveland pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,050 | $36,870 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $42,130 | $42,660 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,800 | $47,970 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $77,100 | $59,520 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $88,300 | $78,000 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $56,780 | $52,370 | $50,200 |
2,540
2.46
0.99
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Dental Assistant salary in Cleveland: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Cleveland?
The median dental assistant salary in the Cleveland metro area is $47,800, with the middle half earning between $42,130 and $77,100 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,050 at the 10th percentile to $88,300 at the 90th.
Is Cleveland higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland runs about the same as the Ohio state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 15 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Cleveland compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Cleveland 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 Cleveland area?
BLS estimates 2,540 dental assistants were employed in the Cleveland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.99, so the role is close to the national average.
Other Ohio metros