Dental Assistants pay range in Cleveland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,300 or more. The middle half of dental assistants in Cleveland earn between $42,130 and $77,100.
- $37K10th
- $42K25th
- $48KMedian
- $77K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,780 | $4,732 | $27.30 |
| Median | $47,800 | $3,983 | $22.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,130 | $3,511 | $20.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,100 | $6,425 | $37.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Assistants pay in Cleveland vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Dental assistants in Cleveland earn 8% more than the Ohio average ($52,370) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($50,200). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $48,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $56,780 | $47,800 | $37,050 | $88,300 | 2,540 |
| Ohio | $52,370 | $47,970 | $36,870 | $78,000 | 12,150 |
| United States | $50,200 | $48,070 | $37,130 | $62,250 | 387,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Assistants salary after taxes in Cleveland
On the average salary of $56,780, a single filer in Cleveland takes home about $45,264 a year, or $3,772 a month and $1,741 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cleveland a good place for dental assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cleveland area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $56,780 buys what about $60,454 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Cleveland ($50,140). A typical home costs $252,210, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Assistants salary in other Ohio cities
Cleveland ranks 1st of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Cleveland$56,780
- Cincinnati$53,990
- Dayton$53,770
- Columbus$52,250
- Springfield$51,200
- Akron$50,220
- Toledo$50,110
- Sandusky$49,600
- Lima$48,150
- Canton$47,590
Highest-paying cities for dental assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($71,150).
- San Jose, CA$71,150
- Minneapolis, MN$67,420
- San Francisco, CA$64,900
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,500
- Rochester, MN$61,860
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Dental Assistants salary in Cleveland: questions
How much do dental assistants make an hour in Cleveland?
$27.30 an hour on average, and $22.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental assistants salary in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental assistants take-home pay in Cleveland?
About $45,264 a year ($3,772 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,780. Includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do dental assistants earn more in Cleveland than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($50,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091; area Cleveland, OH (17410). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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