OH · Hamilton · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Hamilton, OH

Pay for dentists in the Hamilton area centers on $98.19 per hour, or about $204,240 a year. The lower quarter earns under $63.06 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 34th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 46th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Hamilton and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hamilton.

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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Cincinnati, OH

$180k–$215k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012361
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Dentist pay in Hamilton, OH

The metro median is 31% above the Ohio statewide median of $74.79 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 640 dentists, general employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.97$95,62045% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$63.06$131,16024% below U.S. median
Median$98.19$204,24018% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Hamilton ranks

  • 34th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 46th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 10 Ohio metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Hamilton

  • 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 $98.19 median hour buys what $102.96 buys at the national price level, 24% 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 Hamilton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,535
  • Per year: $176,742
  • Per month: $14,728

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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Middletown, OH13 mi$98.19/hr52,291
Cincinnati, OH18 mi$98.19/hr314,915
Kettering, OH30 mi$101.73/hr57,028
Dayton, OH33 mi$101.73/hr136,346
Springfield, OH55 mi$63.87/hr58,138
Muncie, IN71 mi$100.93/hr65,320

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License and tax basics in Ohio

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.

Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Hamilton, OH?

Dentists in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $98.19 per hour, about $204,240 a year. The middle half earn between $63.06 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Hamilton a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Cincinnati ranks 46th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 34th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Hamilton?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Cincinnati area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hamilton.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Hamilton as a dentist?

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 Hamilton 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 dentists in Hamilton?

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Your Dentist pay reportHamilton, OH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Middletown Kettering and Cincinnati Dentists LLCMiddletown, OH · 2 wage offers$108.89/ hr$68–$150
  • Smile Bellefontaine, IncBellefontaine, OH · 2 wage offers$104.85/ hr$104–$106
  • Smitha M. Reddy DDS, IncDayton, OH · 2 wage offers$103.21/ hr$101–$106
  • Aspen DentalCincinnati, OH · 5 postings$94.95/ hr$87–$103

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$87Median$94.95High$103

5 Dentist postings with published pay in Ohio, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Dentist roles

  1. Associate DentistPermanent
    $180k–$215k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Cincinnati, OH · posted 14 days ago
  2. Associate DentistPermanent
    $180k–$215k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Ohio · posted 18 days ago

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