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Dental hygienist salary in Ohio

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$88,990median pay per year in Ohio, or $42.78 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $76,260lowest 10% earn less
  2. $80,98025th percentile
  3. $88,990median
  4. $97,21075th percentile
  5. $102,950top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $98,100[3]

The median pay for dental hygienists in Ohio was $88,990 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $9,110 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
8,630[4]
Rank by median pay
37 of 50[5]
Compared with US median
−9.3%[6]

How much do dental hygienists make in Ohio?

Dental hygienists in Ohio had a median wage of $88,990 a year, or $42.78 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more than that and half earned less. The average was a little higher at $89,900[7]. Across the US, the median was $98,100[3], so Ohio was $9,110 (9.3%) lower[6]. Ohio had the 37th highest median of the 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. Compared with all jobs in Ohio, where the median was $49,380[8], dental hygienists earned $39,610 more[9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% of dental hygienists in Ohio earned less than $76,260[2]. At the high end, the top-paid 10% earned more than $102,950[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $80,980 and $97,210[2].

Pay differs inside the state. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest median of the 15 Ohio metro areas with a published figure, at $102,940[10]. Columbus came in at $96,880 and Cleveland at $88,990[11]. These numbers cover wage and salary workers only. They leave out the self-employed and business owners, and they do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

Pay for dental hygienists in Ohio next to the national figures[1][3].

OHUS
Median per year$88,990[1]$98,100[3]
Median per hour$42.78[1]$47.16[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$76,260[2]$74,880[13]
Top 10% earn more than$102,950[2]$126,050[13]
Jobs8,630[4]222,740[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for dental hygienists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Cleveland, OH[11]$88,9901,790
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$102,9401,700
Columbus, OH$96,8801,700
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$84,500620
Toledo, OH$76,580580
Akron, OH$82,970460
Youngstown-Warren, OH$84,870280
Canton-Massillon, OH$83,180270

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for dental hygienists in the states that border Ohio, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Indiana[14]$92,3305,020
Michigan$83,7908,640
Pennsylvania$80,6107,970
Kentucky$78,8302,070
West Virginia$73,8401,250

Median pay for dental hygienists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for dental hygienists are projected to grow 8% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in Ohio?
The median wage for dental hygienists in Ohio was $88,990 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $89,900[7].
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly wage was $42.78[1]. The 10th percentile hourly wage was $36.67 and the 90th percentile was $49.50[17].
Which city in Ohio pays dental hygienists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest median annual wage among Ohio metro areas with a published figure, at $102,940[10]. Columbus followed in the list at $96,880[11].
Is Ohio a good state for dental hygienists?
Ohio had the 37th highest median annual wage for dental hygienists out of the 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $9,110 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a dental hygienist in Ohio?
Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training needed[16]. This is a national figure, not an Ohio one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Ohio was $88,990 per year and $42.78 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in Ohio: 10th percentile $76,260, 25th percentile $80,980, 75th percentile $97,210, 90th percentile $102,950. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Dental Hygienists in the US as a whole was $98,100 per year and $47.16 per hour, with about 222,740 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 8,630 people worked as Dental Hygienists in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 37th highest median annual wage for Dental Hygienists out of the 49 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Ohio ($88,990) was $9,110 (9.3%) lower than the US median ($98,100). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Dental Hygienists in Ohio was $89,900 per year and $43.22 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Ohio was $39,610 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 15 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Dental Hygienists, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest median annual wage, $102,940. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in the US: 10th percentile $74,880, 25th percentile $83,570, 75th percentile $108,480, 90th percentile $126,050. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in states that border Ohio (highest first): Indiana $92,330; Michigan $83,790; Pennsylvania $80,610; Kentucky $78,830; West Virginia $73,840. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Dental Hygienists is projected to grow 8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 15,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Dental Hygienists: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Dental Hygienists in Ohio: 10th percentile $36.67, 25th percentile $38.93, 75th percentile $46.74, 90th percentile $49.50. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.