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Dental Assistant (with RDA)
Smile Brands · Westerville, OH
$21.00–$25.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Assistant jobs in Columbus, OH
Pay for dental assistants in the Columbus area centers on $23.15 per hour, or about $48,160 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.59 and the upper quarter over $28.21. That ranks 89th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 93rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Columbus and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Columbus and what they pay.
- $23.15median pay per hour, Columbus
- $19–$28typical range per hour
- 2,250dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Dental Assistant
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Dublin, OH
$24.00–$27.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Aspen Dental · Pickerington, OH
$18.00–$21.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Endodontist
Aspen Dental · Lancaster, OH
$16.00–$18.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant - Entry Level
Aspen Dental · Delaware, OH
$15.00–$17.00/ hour
More open Dental Assistant roles in Columbus
2 more open roles from employers in Columbus. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Dental Assistant
Sonrava Health · Columbus, OH
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Sonrava Health · Columbus, OH
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 3 | $17 |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $23 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $25.50 |
Dental Assistant pay in Columbus, OH
The metro median is 2% above the Ohio statewide median of $22.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,250 dental assistants employed in the Columbus metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.67 | $36,750 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.59 | $38,670 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.15 | $48,160 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.21 | $58,680 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.16 | $79,370 | 68% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 89th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 93rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.15 median hour buys what $24.25 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Columbus paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$833
- Per year: $41,670
- Per month: $3,472
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Franklin County
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Franklin County (3 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH | 30 mi | $23.15/hr | 51,424 |
| Springfield, OH | 43 mi | $21.51/hr | 58,138 |
| Kettering, OH | 65 mi | $23.46/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 66 mi | $23.46/hr | 136,346 |
| Middletown, OH | 80 mi | $23.52/hr | 52,291 |
| Hamilton, OH | 93 mi | $23.52/hr | 63,953 |
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 Columbus
Columbus city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Columbus, OH?
Dental Assistants in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $23.15 per hour, about $48,160 a year. The middle half earn between $18.59 and $28.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 93rd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 89th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Columbus?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Columbus area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Columbus.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Columbus 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 Columbus in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Franklin 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 Columbus?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportColumbus, 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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