Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Cleveland
The median dentist earns $122,910 a year in the Cleveland metro, with the middle half between $100,630 and $241,360.[1]
25th percentile
$100,630
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$122,910
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$241,360
Upper end of the middle half
Cleveland runs about 43% lower than the Tennessee median and ranks 8th of 8 Tennessee metros. It is about 28% lower than the national median.
Cleveland pay range vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Tennessee annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,620 | $84,360 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $100,630 | $133,710 | $125,710 |
| Median | $122,910 | $215,290 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $241,360 | $269,120 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $295,220 | $311,900 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $167,120 | $210,700 | $191,350 |
40
1.01
1.27
For dental pros in Cleveland
Build a free resume and get matched to practices that fit you.
Dentist salary in Cleveland: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Cleveland?
The median dentist salary in the Cleveland metro area is $122,910, with the middle half earning between $100,630 and $241,360 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $77,620 at the 10th percentile to $295,220 at the 90th.
Is Cleveland higher or lower than the rest of Tennessee?
Cleveland runs about 43% lower than the Tennessee state median for dentists. It ranks 8th of 8 Tennessee metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Cleveland compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Cleveland is about 28% 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 40 dentists were employed in the Cleveland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.27, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Tennessee metros