PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Cleveland, OH
$18.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Cleveland, OH
Dental Assistants in the Cleveland area earn a median of $22.54 per hour, about $46,880 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.71 and $28.38. That ranks 145th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 116th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Cleveland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cleveland.
- $22.54median pay per hour, Cleveland
- $19–$28typical range per hour
- 2,340dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 2,340 dental assistants employed in the Cleveland metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.66 | $36,730 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.71 | $38,920 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.54 | $46,880 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.38 | $59,030 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.79 | $72,360 | 53% above U.S. median |
How Cleveland ranks
- 145th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 116th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Cleveland
- Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.54 median hour buys what $24.00 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 Cleveland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$811
- Per year: $40,572
- Per month: $3,381
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cleveland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Cuyahoga County
HRSA lists 14 active dental health shortage designations that include Cuyahoga County (9 population-group, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma, OH | 7 mi | $22.54/hr | 79,350 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 21 mi | $22.56/hr | 50,979 |
| Elyria, OH | 23 mi | $22.54/hr | 53,604 |
| Akron, OH | 29 mi | $22.56/hr | 189,664 |
| Canton, OH | 49 mi | $21.28/hr | 69,211 |
| Youngstown, OH | 60 mi | $20.55/hr | 59,123 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Cleveland
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Cleveland, OH?
Dental Assistants in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $22.54 per hour, about $46,880 a year. The middle half earn between $18.71 and $28.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cleveland a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Cleveland ranks 116th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 145th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Cleveland?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Cleveland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cleveland.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cleveland 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 Cleveland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active dental health shortage designations that include Cuyahoga 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 Cleveland?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportCleveland, 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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