Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Columbus
The median dental assistant earns $48,760 a year in the Columbus metro, with the middle half between $45,650 and $57,290.[1]
25th percentile
$45,650
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,760
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$57,290
Upper end of the middle half
Columbus runs about 2% higher than the Ohio median and ranks 2nd of 15 Ohio metros. It is about 1% higher than the national median.
Columbus pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,730 | $36,870 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,650 | $42,660 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,760 | $47,970 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $57,290 | $59,520 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $78,500 | $78,000 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,250 | $52,370 | $50,200 |
2,560
2.32
0.93
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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 $48,760, with the middle half earning between $45,650 and $57,290 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,730 at the 10th percentile to $78,500 at the 90th.
Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Columbus runs about 2% higher than the Ohio state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 15 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbus compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Columbus is about 1% 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 Columbus area?
BLS estimates 2,560 dental assistants were employed in the Columbus metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.93, so the role is close to the national average.
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