Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Columbus
The median dentist earns $166,180 a year in the Columbus metro, with the middle half between $65,260 and $204,610.[1]
25th percentile
$65,260
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$166,180
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$204,610
Upper end of the middle half
Columbus runs about the same as the Ohio median and ranks 8th of 11 Ohio metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Columbus pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,100 | $64,910 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $65,260 | $96,370 | $125,710 |
| Median | $166,180 | $167,410 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $204,610 | $222,820 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $306,960 | $316,970 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $154,660 | $180,440 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Columbus: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Columbus?
The median dentist salary in the Columbus metro area is $166,180, with the middle half earning between $65,260 and $204,610 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $64,100 at the 10th percentile to $306,960 at the 90th.
Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Columbus runs about the same as the Ohio state median for dentists. It ranks 8th of 11 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbus compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Columbus is about 3% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Columbus area?
BLS estimates 780 dentists were employed in the Columbus metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.88, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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