Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Cleveland
The median dental assistant earns $45,230 a year in the Cleveland metro, with the middle half between $38,240 and $47,530.[1]
25th percentile
$38,240
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,230
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,530
Upper end of the middle half
Cleveland runs about 3% lower than the Tennessee median and ranks 9th of 10 Tennessee metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Cleveland pay range vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Tennessee annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,240 | $37,810 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,240 | $44,440 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,230 | $46,720 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,530 | $59,270 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,120 | $61,260 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,670 | $49,670 | $50,200 |
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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 $45,230, with the middle half earning between $38,240 and $47,530 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,240 at the 10th percentile to $59,120 at the 90th.
Is Cleveland higher or lower than the rest of Tennessee?
Cleveland runs about 3% lower than the Tennessee state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 10 Tennessee metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Cleveland compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Cleveland is about 6% 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 Cleveland area?
BLS estimates 140 dental assistants were employed in the Cleveland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.35, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Tennessee metros