Pediatric Dentist salary in Ohio
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Ohio earns $160,690. Ohio pays roughly 6% below the national median of $170,950.
Pediatric Dentist pay in Ohio: the analysis
At a modeled median of $160,690, pediatric dentists in Ohio earn modestly below the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 6%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports pediatric dentist pay, Ohio ranks 32nd.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of pediatric dentists in this state earn around $81,080, while the top tenth earn $300,450 or more — a spread of about $219,370. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within Ohio, a pediatric dentist earns about 1.0× less than a general dentist, about 1.8× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.3× what a dental assistant earns ($167,410, $88,990, $47,970 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, pediatric dentist pay is highest in Cincinnati at about $187,360 and lowest in Lima at about $149,410. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Pediatric Dentist pay distribution — Ohio (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $81,080 |
| 25th percentilei | $110,934est. |
| Median (50th)i | $160,690 |
| 75th percentilei | $248,040est. |
| 90th percentilei | $300,450 |
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How much does a pediatric dentist make in Ohio?
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Ohio earns about $160,690, derived from verified national BLS data and Ohio's labor-cost index.
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