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Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Sharonville, OH
$17.50–$24.25/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Youngstown, OH
The median dental assistant pay in the Youngstown area is $20.55 per hour ($42,740 a year), with the typical range running from $17.87 to $22.40. That ranks 282nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 148th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Youngstown.
- $20.55median pay per hour, Youngstown
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 270dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 87cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Assistant pay in Youngstown, OH
The metro median is 10% below the Ohio statewide median of $22.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 270 dental assistants employed in the Youngstown-Warren metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.37 | $36,130 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.87 | $37,170 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.55 | $42,740 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.40 | $46,590 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.18 | $54,450 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Youngstown ranks
- 282nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 148th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th 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 Youngstown
- Overall prices in Youngstown-Warren run 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 47% below the U.S. average (index 53.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.55 median hour buys what $23.51 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$740
- Per year: $36,990
- Per month: $3,082
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Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio
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Smile Brands · Westerville, OH
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Aspen Dental · Cincinnati, OH
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Aspen Dental · Akron, OH
$17.00–$19.00/ hour
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$24.00–$27.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Mahoning County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Mahoning County (1 population-group, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 43 mi | $21.28/hr | 69,211 |
| Akron, OH | 46 mi | $22.56/hr | 189,664 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 48 mi | $22.56/hr | 50,979 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 57 mi | $23.04/hr | 307,668 |
| Parma, OH | 60 mi | $22.54/hr | 79,350 |
| Cleveland, OH | 60 mi | $22.54/hr | 365,379 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Ohio · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Youngstown, OH?
Dental Assistants in the Youngstown-Warren metro area have a median pay of $20.55 per hour, about $42,740 a year. The middle half earn between $17.87 and $22.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Youngstown a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Youngstown-Warren ranks 148th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 282nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Youngstown 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 Youngstown in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Mahoning County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportYoungstown, 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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