Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Massachusetts
The median dental front office earns $50,290 a year in Massachusetts ($24.18 an hour), with the middle half earning between $47,480 and $58,910.[1]
25th percentile
$47,480
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$50,290
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,910
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $50,290 per year or $24.18/hr at the median. Massachusetts runs about 9% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Massachusetts hourly | Massachusetts annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $19.93 | $41,460 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $22.83 | $47,480 | $18.54 | $38,570 |
| Median | $24.18 | $50,290 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $28.32 | $58,910 | $24.32 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $30.30 | $63,030 | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $25.44 | $52,910 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
How many dental front office staff work in Massachusetts
22,210
6.11
0.99
How Massachusetts compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $50,290 in Massachusetts vs. $45,930 nationally, $4,360 (9%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $41,460 vs. $35,930, 15% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $63,030 vs. $60,530, 4% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 0.2% in Massachusetts vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dental Front Office pay by metro area in Massachusetts
All 7 Massachusetts metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $51,940 | $47,330–$61,190 | 560 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $51,600 | $48,360–$59,530 | 16,330 |
| Pittsfield | $48,930 | $45,510–$49,970 | 530 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $47,880 | $46,480–$55,990 | 320 |
| Springfield | $47,780 | $44,260–$52,870 | 1,030 |
| Worcester | $47,290 | $45,820–$57,130 | 2,860 |
| Providence-Warwick | $46,860 | $45,490–$52,220 | 3,610 |
Job outlook for dental front office staff in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 0.2% over 2024–2034, from 22,400 to 22,450 jobs, with about 2,130 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 Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage for dental front office staff in Massachusetts was $50,290 ($24.18 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $47,480 and $58,910. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $41,460 and the top 10% earned over $63,030.
Do dental front office staff in Massachusetts earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Massachusetts median of $50,290 is higher than the U.S. median of $45,930. That is $4,360 (9%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Massachusetts metro area pays dental front office staff the most?
Among the 7 Massachusetts metro areas with published BLS data, Barnstable Town has the highest median at $51,940 a year. Providence-Warwick has the lowest, at $46,860.
How many dental front office staff work in Massachusetts?
BLS estimates 22,210 dental front office staff were employed in Massachusetts in May 2025. That is 6.11 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.99, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental front office staff growing in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 0.2% over 2024–2034, from 22,400 to 22,450 jobs. That works out to about 2,130 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, Massachusetts long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants