Dental Hygienist salary in Ohio
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Ohio is $88,990, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $98,100. Ohio ranks 37 of 49 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$88,990
25th percentile
$80,980
75th percentile
$97,210
90th percentile
$102,950
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Ohio | 8,630 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Ohio | $89,900 |
| National median | $98,100 |
| National employment | 222,740 |
Metro areas in Ohio
- Columbus, OH: median $96,880
States with similar pay for dental hygienists
- North Dakota: median $90,530
- Rhode Island: median $86,910
- Utah: median $91,120
- Arkansas: median $86,760
- Florida: median $91,980
- South Dakota: median $92,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Dental Hygienists" (29-1292), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.