--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Cleveland, OH | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/cleveland-oh" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:20:12.243Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/cleveland-oh" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/cleveland-oh/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Cleveland, OH # Dental Assistant Jobs in Cleveland, OH 37 dental assistant openings are live in the Cleveland, OH area from 15 employers, led by Aspen Dental, AJ & Associates Dental, P.C., and Midwest Dental. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280–$40,040 a year (median $36,920), from the 84% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Cleveland%2C+OH)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 37 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Cleveland market. **Companies hiring** : 15 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $36,920 : 84% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/cleveland-oh/entry-level)9 jobs Level coverage is 24%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 37 Hiring employers 15 Salary coverage 84% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 26 8 companies · $35,360 median Established employers 7 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $33,280 P50 $36,920 P75 $40,040 P90 $50,336 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental assistant listings in Cleveland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Cleveland%2C+OH)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Cleveland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 37 live roles tracked in this market. - 15 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Cleveland%2C+OH)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Cleveland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 37 dental assistant openings across 15 employers establish the current Cleveland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Aspen Dental is one of the most active visible employers, with 8 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Cleveland market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 15 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/aspen-dental) AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.Startups & growing teams7Open roles [![Midwest Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmidwest-dental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fcropped-MWD_web-favicon_184x184-180x180.png&sig=KO2mUYKYw0zVc9_VdWwLQ3oWOBweOZNeAOba4qh7KHU) Midwest DentalEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/midwest-dental)![The Centers logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dthecenters.com%26sz%3D128) The CentersStartups & growing teams4Open roles ![GEDC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dgedc.com%26sz%3D128) GEDCStartups & growing teams3Open roles 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams1Open roles 7321 Implant Dentistry Associates of Indianapolis, PCStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Center for Advanced Dentistry logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforadvanceddental.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F01%2Flogo-300x300.png&sig=Lgv7cu1oU0euhsHGYBnEo_5oyruI8WExnlqzEXhmyks) Center for Advanced DentistryEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/center-for-advanced-dentistry) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 37 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental AssistantLive roleGEDCAkron, Ohio$39,520Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-gedc-07b4f623-ddc2-50ce-a81d-e7d2cd337ddb)[Surgical Dental AssistantEntry-level7321 Implant Dentistry Associates of Indianapolis, PCWestlake, Ohio$49,920Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/surgical-dental-assistant-at-7321-implant-dentistry-associates-of-3fab55ac-f311-5157-96e5-552fe5390188)[Dental Assistant - Oral SurgeryLive roleAspen DentalMentor, Ohio$39,520Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-aspen-dental-f8d7b86e-1852-5048-b444-8bc732347a2d)[Dental Assistant; DentalEntry-levelThe CentersCleveland, Ohio$37,440Posted Oct 19, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-dental-at-the-centers-415b48dc-2268-5a98-a6b0-fbe1c067f897)[Dental Assistant; DentalEntry-levelThe CentersCleveland, Ohio$37,440Posted Oct 19, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-dental-at-the-centers-28e5550f-8cdb-5706-b0fc-91356665f432)[Part Time Dental Assistant | Greater ClevelandLive roleComprehensive Mobile CareCleveland, Ohio$54,080Posted Oct 15, 2026](/job/part-time-dental-assistant-greater-cleveland-at-comprehensive-mobile-0a55a414-d5d2-5722-8d74-a5d1530d7f9b)[Expanded Functions Dental AssistantLive roleMidwest DentalNorth Olmsted, Ohio$66,560Posted Oct 14, 2026](/job/expanded-functions-dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-4a0bc51e-4d8b-5141-b13b-6c0b016c4c52)[Dental Assistant - Entry LevelEntry-levelAspen DentalAkron, Ohio$35,360Posted Oct 14, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-0e112119-2d19-5b2d-8a4f-0c598882d842) #### More dental assistant openings in Cleveland - [Dental Assistant · University Hospitals](/job/dental-assistant-at-university-hospitals-920fdd7b-68f3-56d1-976f-95d8f0613fff) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-3a30ca51-44d2-5f01-97bf-235806e978f2) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-fb0147b6-8689-55c9-b233-78f9a8eb2d8a) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-758d1eb8-c0c1-549f-85d2-c6db09eaec1b) - [Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist · DentalCraft Periodontics](/job/dental-assistant-dental-receptionist-at-dentalcraft-periodontics-9c471cf0-0666-5e64-abc6-3c8231c7dd22) - [Dental Assistant · Smile Programs](/job/dental-assistant-at-smile-programs-99688fde-649f-56e1-92fd-159aa4e43e5a) - [DENTAL ASSISTANT · Lorain County Health & Dentistry](/job/dental-assistant-at-lorain-county-health-and-dentistry-bb174d18-8c2a-53d1-bfc5-b3b543bee279) - [Dental Assistant · GEDC](/job/dental-assistant-at-gedc-41e0e577-7add-5bf0-9bd0-dde072d3a13d) - [Dental Assistant · GEDC](/job/dental-assistant-at-gedc-a18e3eca-d2f3-5c5b-bef9-b9558d0fbf39) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-8d48bc35-162d-53eb-ad3e-047e35ffe23c) - [Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-aspen-dental-d1b329db-ab7b-5ba3-b2fb-13f1e353cd2b) - [Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-aspen-dental-3f5b5068-54f4-5dc0-9ebb-d296debfdfd1) - [Dental Assistant - Entry Level · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-entry-level-at-aspen-dental-cfacc658-26ce-5b52-bac0-4f4cfebc4995) - [Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-oral-surgery-at-aspen-dental-45fb9b6a-ab2c-5e4c-af04-8198f47a18a4) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-a0af8685-649a-5dc3-9e00-88391e5b8d4f) - [Dental Assistant · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-25b28d6a-db3c-5e5b-890f-d05d34b32bad) [Explore all 37 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Cleveland%2C+OH) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Cleveland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental assistant jobs are open in Cleveland? Metaintro tracks 37 live dental assistant openings from 15 employers in the Cleveland, OH area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Cleveland pay? The median posted salary is $36,920 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280 to $40,040. Based on the 84% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Cleveland? Aspen Dental, AJ & Associates Dental, P.C., Midwest Dental, and The Centers have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 15 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Cleveland. [Detroit, MI](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/detroit-mi)[Toledo, OH](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/toledo-oh)[Pittsburgh, PA](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/pittsburgh-pa)[Columbus, OH](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/columbus-oh)[Flint, MI](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/flint-mi)[Lansing, MI](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/lansing-mi) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Cleveland market. [Dental Hygienist](/jobs/dental-hygienist/locations/cleveland-oh)[Medical Assistant](/jobs/medical-assistant/locations/cleveland-oh)[All roles in Cleveland](/jobs/locations/cleveland-oh) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Entry-level Dental Assistant](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/cleveland-oh/entry-level) ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Cleveland market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) Built for career movement ## Turn the Cleveland dental assistant market into your next move. 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