Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Akron
The median dentist earns $163,480 a year in the Akron metro, with the middle half between $96,370 and $201,170.[1]
25th percentile
$96,370
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$163,480
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$201,170
Upper end of the middle half
Akron runs about 2% lower than the Ohio median and ranks 10th of 11 Ohio metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Akron pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,150 | $64,910 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $96,370 | $96,370 | $125,710 |
| Median | $163,480 | $167,410 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $201,170 | $222,820 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $298,320 | $316,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $169,710 | $180,440 | $191,350 |
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0.79
0.98
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Dentist salary in Akron: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Akron?
The median dentist salary in the Akron metro area is $163,480, with the middle half earning between $96,370 and $201,170 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $84,150 at the 10th percentile to $298,320 at the 90th.
Is Akron higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Akron runs about 2% lower than the Ohio state median for dentists. It ranks 10th of 11 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Akron compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Akron is about 4% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Akron area?
BLS estimates 250 dentists were employed in the Akron metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.98, so the role is close to the national average.
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