Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Specialist Salary in Ohio
The median dental specialist earns $192,050 a year in Ohio ($92.33 an hour), with the middle half earning between $111,760 and $251,990.[1]
25th percentile
$111,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$192,050
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$251,990
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $192,050 per year or $92.33/hr at the median. Ohio runs about 15% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Ohio
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental specialists in Ohio earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Ohio hourly | Ohio annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52.66 | $109,530 | $50.06 | $104,120 |
| 25th percentile | $53.73 | $111,760 | $79.87 | $166,130 |
| Median | $92.33 | $192,050 | $108.17 | $224,990 |
| 75th percentile | $121.15 | $251,990 | $134.90 | $280,590 |
| 90th percentile | $155.35 | $323,130 | $193.61 | $402,700 |
| Mean (average) | $89.74 | $186,660 | $119.20 | $247,930 |
How many dental specialists work in Ohio
160
0.03
0.84
How Ohio compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $192,050 in Ohio vs. $224,990 nationally, $32,940 (15%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $109,530 vs. $104,120, 5% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $323,130 vs. $402,700, 20% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 0% in Ohio vs. 0% nationally.
Job outlook for dental specialists in Ohio
Ohio's official long-term projections expect employment of dental specialists to grow 0% over 2024–2034, from 170 to 170 jobs, with about 0 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 0%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental specialist pay in Ohio
Pay for a dental specialist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Specialist salary in Ohio: FAQ
How much do dental specialists make in Ohio?
The median annual wage for dental specialists in Ohio was $192,050 ($92.33 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $111,760 and $251,990. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $109,530 and the top 10% earned over $323,130. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, All Other Specialists" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dental specialists in Ohio earn more than the national median?
No. The Ohio median of $192,050 is lower than the U.S. median of $224,990. That is $32,940 (15%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dental specialists work in Ohio?
BLS estimates 160 workers in the BLS "Dentists, All Other Specialists" category were employed in Ohio in May 2025. That is 0.03 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.84, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental specialists growing in Ohio?
Ohio's official long-term projections expect employment of dental specialists to grow 0% over 2024–2034, from 170 to 170 jobs. That works out to about 0 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 0%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dentists, All Other Specialists (29-1029), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Ohio long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, All Other Specialists