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Aspen Dental · Akron, OH
$17.00–$19.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Akron, OH
The median dental assistant pay in the Akron area is $22.56 per hour ($46,920 a year), with the typical range running from $18.20 to $26.32. That ranks 144th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 98th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Akron. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Akron.
- $22.56median pay per hour, Akron
- $18–$26typical range per hour
- 560dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Akron, OH
$16.00–$20.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportDental Assistant pay in Akron, OH
The metro median is 1% below the Ohio statewide median of $22.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 560 dental assistants employed in the Akron metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.63 | $36,670 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.20 | $37,860 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.56 | $46,920 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.32 | $54,750 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.70 | $70,100 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Akron ranks
- 144th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 98th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 12 Ohio metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Akron
- Overall prices in Akron run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.56 median hour buys what $24.16 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Akron paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$812
- Per year: $40,608
- Per month: $3,384
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Akron metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Summit County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Summit County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 7 mi | $22.56/hr | 50,979 |
| Canton, OH | 20 mi | $21.28/hr | 69,211 |
| Parma, OH | 24 mi | $22.54/hr | 79,350 |
| Cleveland, OH | 29 mi | $22.54/hr | 365,379 |
| Elyria, OH | 37 mi | $22.54/hr | 53,604 |
| Lorain, OH | 42 mi | $22.54/hr | 65,751 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Ohio · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Ohio
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Akron, OH?
Dental Assistants in the Akron metro area have a median pay of $22.56 per hour, about $46,920 a year. The middle half earn between $18.20 and $26.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Akron a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Akron ranks 98th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 144th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Akron?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Akron. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Akron.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Akron as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Akron in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Summit County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Akron?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportAkron, OH · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersDublin, OH · 2 postings$24.00/ hr$20–$27
- Ohio State Wexner Medical CenterOhio · 2 postings$23.48/ hr$20–$27
- Smile BrandsWesterville, OH · 6 postings$22.50/ hr$18–$25
- PDS HealthSharonville, OH · 4 postings$20.62/ hr$17–$24
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$16Median$19.50High$25
57 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Ohio, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 57 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$17.50–$24.25/ hour
- Dental AssistantPermanent$20.43–$26.54/ hour
+ 55 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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