PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant - Entry level
Aspen Dental · Middletown, OH
$16.00–$18.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Middletown, OH
The median dental assistant pay in the Middletown area is $23.52 per hour ($48,910 a year), with the typical range running from $22.52 to $29.62. That ranks 69th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 73rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Middletown. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Middletown.
- $23.52median pay per hour, Cincinnati
- $23–$30typical range per hour
- 2,190dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 3% above the Ohio statewide median of $22.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,190 dental assistants employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.94 | $37,320 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.52 | $46,840 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.52 | $48,910 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.62 | $61,610 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.64 | $78,290 | 66% above U.S. median |
How Middletown ranks
- 69th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 73rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Middletown
- Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.52 median hour buys what $24.66 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Middletown paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$847
- Per year: $42,336
- Per month: $3,528
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cincinnati metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Butler County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Butler County (2 population-group, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, OH | 13 mi | $23.52/hr | 63,953 |
| Kettering, OH | 18 mi | $23.46/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 21 mi | $23.46/hr | 136,346 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 26 mi | $23.52/hr | 314,915 |
| Springfield, OH | 42 mi | $21.51/hr | 58,138 |
| Muncie, IN | 73 mi | $22.76/hr | 65,320 |
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 Middletown, OH?
Dental Assistants in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $23.52 per hour, about $48,910 a year. The middle half earn between $22.52 and $29.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Middletown a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Cincinnati ranks 73rd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 69th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Middletown?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Middletown. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Middletown.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Middletown 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 Middletown in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Butler 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 Middletown?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportMiddletown, 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
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