Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Cleveland
The median dentist earns $154,800 a year in the Cleveland metro, with the middle half between $113,060 and $236,700.[1]
25th percentile
$113,060
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$154,800
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$236,700
Upper end of the middle half
Cleveland runs about 8% lower than the Ohio median and ranks 11th of 11 Ohio metros. It is about 9% lower than the national median.
Cleveland pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,790 | $64,910 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $113,060 | $96,370 | $125,710 |
| Median | $154,800 | $167,410 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $236,700 | $222,820 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $348,910 | $316,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $178,670 | $180,440 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Cleveland: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Cleveland?
The median dentist salary in the Cleveland metro area is $154,800, with the middle half earning between $113,060 and $236,700 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $82,790 at the 10th percentile to $348,910 at the 90th.
Is Cleveland higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland runs about 8% lower than the Ohio state median for dentists. It ranks 11th of 11 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Cleveland compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Cleveland is about 9% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Cleveland area?
BLS estimates 470 dentists were employed in the Cleveland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.57, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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