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Pediatric Dentist
Smile Brands · Cleveland, OH
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Dental Specialist jobs in Cleveland, OH
Pay for dental specialists in the Cleveland area centers on $107.44 per hour, or about $223,460 a year. The lower quarter earns under $107.17 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 3rd of 10 U.S. metro areas for dental specialist pay, and 2nd of 10 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Cleveland and what they pay.
- $107.44median pay per hour, Cleveland
- $107–$115+typical range per hour
- 40dental specialists employed in the metro area
- 94cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Dental Specialist pay in Cleveland, OH
The metro median is in line with the Ohio statewide median of $107.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dentists, all other specialists employed in the Cleveland metro area, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.72 | $63,900 | 72% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $107.17 | $222,910 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $107.44 | $223,460 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 6% above U.S. median |
How Cleveland ranks
- 3rd of 10 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 2nd of 10 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- 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 $107.44 median hour buys what $114.39 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$3,868
- Per year: $193,392
- Per month: $16,116
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 Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma, OH | 7 mi | $107.44/hr | 79,350 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 21 mi | $107.83/hr | 50,979 |
| Elyria, OH | 23 mi | $107.44/hr | 53,604 |
| Akron, OH | 29 mi | $107.83/hr | 189,664 |
| Canton, OH | 49 mi | $107.83/hr | 69,211 |
| Youngstown, OH | 60 mi | $107.83/hr | 59,123 |
Dental Specialist jobs in Ohio · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Ohio
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Common questions
How much do dental specialists make in Cleveland, OH?
Dental Specialists in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $107.44 per hour, about $223,460 a year. The middle half earn between $107.17 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cleveland a good place for dental specialists once cost of living is counted?
Cleveland ranks 2nd of 10 metro areas for dental specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 10 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cleveland as a dental specialist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. 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.
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportCleveland, OH · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · 2 wage offers$213.94/ hr$168–$260
- Southwest Endodontics & Periodontics, IncBroadview Hts, OH · 1 wage offer$127.40/ hr$127–$127
- Southwest Endodontics & Periodontics, IncMacedonia, OH · 1 wage offer$127.40/ hr$127–$127
- Smile Doctors of Ohio, Inc.Wooster, OH · 1 wage offer$121.15/ hr$104–$138
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$93Median$127.40High$161
8 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in Ohio, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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