SOC 29-1292 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Hygienists — Ohio
Ohio · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio is $88,990 a year, trailing the national median of $98,100 by 9.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio is $88,990 a year, trailing the national median of $98,100 by 9.3%. Half of workers earn between $80,980 and $97,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $76,260 and the ninetieth at $102,950.
The area has 8,630 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 37th by median wage. Cincinnati leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,940. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 133rd of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,260 | −22.3% |
| 25th | $80,980 | −17.5% |
| Median (50th) | $88,990 | −9.3% |
| 75th | $97,210 | −0.9% |
| 90th | $102,950 | +4.9% |
| Mean | $89,900 | −8.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $102,940 | 1,700 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $96,880 | 1,700 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $88,990 | 1,790 | |
| 4 | Sandusky | $86,130 | 70 | |
| 5 | Youngstown | $84,870 | 280 | |
| 6 | Mansfield | $84,640 | 90 | |
| 7 | Dayton | $84,500 | 620 | |
| 8 | Canton | $83,180 | 270 | |
| 9 | Akron | $82,970 | 460 | |
| 10 | Springfield | $80,600 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $88,990 goes as far as $95,894 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$88,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,894US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $88,990 a year, 9.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,260 to $102,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 8,630 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $102,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $88,990, or $42.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,100, so pay in Ohio is 9.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $102,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $102,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 8,630 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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