Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Canton-Massillon
The median dentist earns $212,640 a year in the Canton-Massillon metro, with the middle half between $179,810 and $306,420.[1]
25th percentile
$179,810
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$212,640
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$306,420
Upper end of the middle half
Canton-Massillon runs about 27% higher than the Ohio median and ranks 1st of 11 Ohio metros. It is about 24% higher than the national median.
Canton-Massillon pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,750 | $64,910 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $179,810 | $96,370 | $125,710 |
| Median | $212,640 | $167,410 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $306,420 | $222,820 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $310,590 | $316,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $224,240 | $180,440 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Canton-Massillon: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Canton-Massillon?
The median dentist salary in the Canton-Massillon metro area is $212,640, with the middle half earning between $179,810 and $306,420 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $86,750 at the 10th percentile to $310,590 at the 90th.
Is Canton-Massillon higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Canton-Massillon runs about 27% higher than the Ohio state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 11 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Canton-Massillon compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Canton-Massillon is about 24% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Canton-Massillon area?
BLS estimates 90 dentists were employed in the Canton-Massillon metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.66, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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