Dentist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$80.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $121,803/year ($10,150/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 28th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 2,790 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $167,410 a year — though pay ranges from $64,910 for newcomers to $316,970 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $167,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $222,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $316,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,790 Dentist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Dentist salary of $167,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $121,803 — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
| Gross (median) | $167,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,912 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,807 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$3,887 |
| Take-home (annual) | $121,803 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,150 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Ohio?
- The median Dentist salary in Ohio is $167,410 per year ($80.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,370 and $222,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $167,410, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $121,803 per year ($10,150 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 2,790 Dentist jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.