Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Cincinnati
The median dentist earns $206,100 a year in the Cincinnati metro, with the middle half between $135,380 and $277,640.[1]
25th percentile
$135,380
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$206,100
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$277,640
Upper end of the middle half
Cincinnati runs about 54% higher than the Kentucky median and ranks 1st of 5 Kentucky metros. It is about 21% higher than the national median.
Cincinnati pay range vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kentucky annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,680 | $44,820 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $135,380 | $103,720 | $125,710 |
| Median | $206,100 | $134,160 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $277,640 | $165,180 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $378,600 | $344,040 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $221,530 | $157,630 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Cincinnati: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Cincinnati?
The median dentist salary in the Cincinnati metro area is $206,100, with the middle half earning between $135,380 and $277,640 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $66,680 at the 10th percentile to $378,600 at the 90th.
Is Cincinnati higher or lower than the rest of Kentucky?
Cincinnati runs about 54% higher than the Kentucky state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 5 Kentucky metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Cincinnati compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Cincinnati is about 21% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Cincinnati area?
BLS estimates 380 dentists were employed in the Cincinnati metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.43, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Kentucky metros