OH · Newark · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Newark, OH

Pay for dental assistants in the Newark 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 Newark and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Newark.

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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Dental Assistant

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Dublin, OH

$24.00–$27.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012029
Top 25% payNew this week
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Who is hiring dental assistants near Newark

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental3$17
Smile Brands1$23
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers1$25.50

Dental Assistant pay in Newark, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.67$36,75022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.59$38,67018% below U.S. median
Median$23.15$48,1602% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.21$58,68024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.16$79,37068% above U.S. median

How Newark 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 Newark

  • 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 Newark 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 Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Columbus, OH30 mi$23.15/hr933,263
Springfield, OH73 mi$21.51/hr58,138
Canton, OH75 mi$21.28/hr69,211
Akron, OH84 mi$22.56/hr189,664
Cuyahoga Falls, OH89 mi$22.56/hr50,979
Elyria, OH91 mi$22.54/hr53,604

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Dental Assistant salary in Ohio

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 Newark, 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 Newark 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 Newark?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Columbus area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newark.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Newark 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.

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportNewark, 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

  1. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $17.50–$24.25/ hour
    PDS Health · Sharonville, OH · posted today
  2. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $20.43–$26.54/ hour
    Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio · posted yesterday

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