Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Arizona
The median dental front office earns $45,820 a year in Arizona ($22.03 an hour), with the middle half earning between $39,090 and $51,260.[1]
25th percentile
$39,090
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,820
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$51,260
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $45,820 per year or $22.03/hr at the median. That's about the same as the national median.
The full pay range in Arizona
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental front office staff in Arizona earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Arizona hourly | Arizona annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $16.28 | $33,860 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $18.79 | $39,090 | $18.54 | $38,570 |
| Median | $22.03 | $45,820 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $24.64 | $51,260 | $24.32 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $28.90 | $60,110 | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $22.28 | $46,330 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
How many dental front office staff work in Arizona
18,090
5.58
0.90
How Arizona compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $45,820 in Arizona vs. $45,930 nationally, about the same.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $33,860 vs. $35,930, 6% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $60,110 vs. $60,530, about the same.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 15.5% in Arizona vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dental Front Office pay by metro area in Arizona
All 7 Arizona metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $47,110 | $40,880–$47,590 | 240 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $46,600 | $40,230–$51,440 | 13,570 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $44,260 | $38,480–$46,520 | 510 |
| Yuma | $43,940 | $36,840–$46,760 | 240 |
| Tucson | $41,610 | $37,790–$46,560 | 2,050 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $40,900 | $35,660–$47,280 | 650 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $38,160 | $35,890–$40,040 | 160 |
Job outlook for dental front office staff in Arizona
Arizona's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 15.5% over 2024–2034, from 17,450 to 20,150 jobs, with about 2,050 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental front office pay in Arizona
Pay for a dental front office depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Front Office salary in Arizona: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Arizona?
The median annual wage for dental front office staff in Arizona was $45,820 ($22.03 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $39,090 and $51,260. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $33,860 and the top 10% earned over $60,110.
Do dental front office staff in Arizona earn more than the national median?
About the same. The Arizona median of $45,820 is about the same as the U.S. median of $45,930. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Arizona metro area pays dental front office staff the most?
Among the 7 Arizona metro areas with published BLS data, Flagstaff has the highest median at $47,110 a year. Sierra Vista-Douglas has the lowest, at $38,160.
How many dental front office staff work in Arizona?
BLS estimates 18,090 dental front office staff were employed in Arizona in May 2025. That is 5.58 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.90, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental front office staff growing in Arizona?
Arizona's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 15.5% over 2024–2034, from 17,450 to 20,150 jobs. That works out to about 2,050 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6013), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Arizona long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants