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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Cincinnati, OH
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Kettering, OH
Dentists in the Kettering area earn a median of $101.73 per hour, about $211,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $61.64 and $115+. That ranks 11th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 7th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kettering.
- $101.73median pay per hour, Dayton
- $62–$115+typical range per hour
- 210dentists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Kettering, OH
The metro median is 36% above the Ohio statewide median of $74.79 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 210 dentists, general employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.63 | $69,950 | 60% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.64 | $128,210 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $101.73 | $211,600 | 22% 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 Kettering ranks
- 11th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 7th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Kettering
- Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $101.73 median hour buys what $109.75 buys at the national price level, 32% 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$3,662
- Per year: $183,114
- Per month: $15,260
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Montgomery County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 7 mi | $101.73/hr | 136,346 |
| Middletown, OH | 18 mi | $98.19/hr | 52,291 |
| Springfield, OH | 25 mi | $63.87/hr | 58,138 |
| Hamilton, OH | 30 mi | $98.19/hr | 63,953 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 43 mi | $98.19/hr | 314,915 |
| Columbus, OH | 65 mi | $63.60/hr | 933,263 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Kettering, OH?
Dentists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $101.73 per hour, about $211,600 a year. The middle half earn between $61.64 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kettering a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 7th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 11th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Kettering 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 Kettering in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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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.
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