Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Mississippi
The median dental front office earns $36,290 a year in Mississippi ($17.45 an hour), with the middle half earning between $31,250 and $43,090.[1]
25th percentile
$31,250
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$36,290
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$43,090
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $36,290 per year or $17.45/hr at the median. Mississippi runs about 21% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Mississippi
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 Mississippi earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Mississippi hourly | Mississippi annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $14.37 | $29,890 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $15.02 | $31,250 | $18.54 | $38,570 |
| Median | $17.45 | $36,290 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $20.72 | $43,090 | $24.32 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $23.75 | $49,410 | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $18.52 | $38,510 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
How Mississippi compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $36,290 in Mississippi vs. $45,930 nationally, $9,640 (21%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $29,890 vs. $35,930, 17% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $49,410 vs. $60,530, 18% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 16% in Mississippi vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dental Front Office pay by metro area in Mississippi
All 4 Mississippi metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $39,940 | $36,650–$46,960 | 7,180 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $37,440 | $31,260–$44,980 | 740 |
| Jackson | $36,880 | $34,200–$43,720 | 1,450 |
| Hattiesburg | $34,690 | $30,060–$37,630 | Not published |
Job outlook for dental front office staff in Mississippi
Mississippi's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 16% over 2024–2034, from 3,310 to 3,840 jobs, with about 390 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 Mississippi
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 Mississippi: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Mississippi?
The median annual wage for dental front office staff in Mississippi was $36,290 ($17.45 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $31,250 and $43,090. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $29,890 and the top 10% earned over $49,410.
Do dental front office staff in Mississippi earn more than the national median?
No. The Mississippi median of $36,290 is lower than the U.S. median of $45,930. That is $9,640 (21%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Mississippi metro area pays dental front office staff the most?
Among the 4 Mississippi metro areas with published BLS data, Memphis has the highest median at $39,940 a year. Hattiesburg has the lowest, at $34,690.
Is demand for dental front office staff growing in Mississippi?
Mississippi's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 16% over 2024–2034, from 3,310 to 3,840 jobs. That works out to about 390 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, Mississippi long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants