Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Cleveland
The median dental hygienist earns $88,990 a year in the Cleveland metro, with the middle half between $80,910 and $93,560.[1]
25th percentile
$80,910
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$88,990
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$93,560
Upper end of the middle half
Cleveland runs about the same as the Ohio median and ranks 3rd of 15 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 | $80,300 | $76,260 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $80,910 | $80,980 | $83,570 |
| Median | $88,990 | $88,990 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $93,560 | $97,210 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $93,860 | $102,950 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $87,440 | $89,900 | $98,990 |
1,790
1.73
1.21
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Dental Hygienist salary in Cleveland: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Cleveland?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Cleveland metro area is $88,990, with the middle half earning between $80,910 and $93,560 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $80,300 at the 10th percentile to $93,860 at the 90th.
Is Cleveland higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland runs about the same as the Ohio state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 3rd of 15 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Cleveland compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist 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 dental hygienists work in the Cleveland area?
BLS estimates 1,790 dental hygienists were employed in the Cleveland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.21, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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