Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Front Office Salary in Kentucky

The median dental front office earns $38,750 a year in Kentucky, with most between $35,940 and $45,950.

25th percentile

$35,940

Entry / lower range

Median

$38,750

The typical pay

75th percentile

$45,950

Experienced / upper range

That's roughly $38,750 per year or $18.63/hr at the median. Kentucky runs about 16% below the national median.

Top-paying metros in Kentucky

Metro area
Median
Typical range
Cincinnati
$46,180
$39,090–$49,700
Lexington-Fayette
$44,450
$37,810–$46,960
Louisville/Jefferson County
$44,430
$37,750–$47,010
Paducah
$38,340
$36,340–$44,710
Bowling Green
$37,940
$35,520–$43,700
Huntington-Ashland
$37,500
$34,040–$39,890

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Figures are gross wages, not adjusted for cost of living.

What drives dental front office pay in Kentucky

Pay for a dental front officedepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.

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Dental Front Office salary in Kentucky: FAQ

What is the average dental front office salary in Kentucky?

The median dental front office salary in Kentucky is about $38,750 per year ($18.63/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $35,940 and $45,950.

How does Kentucky compare to the national average?

At a $38,750 median, dental front office pay in Kentucky runs about 16% below the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.

Which Kentucky cities pay dental front offices the most?

Among Kentucky metros, Cincinnati is at the top, with a median around $46,180.

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