Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Memphis
The median dental front office earns $39,940 a year in the Memphis metro, with the middle half between $36,650 and $46,960.[1]
25th percentile
$36,650
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$39,940
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,960
Upper end of the middle half
Memphis runs about 10% higher than the Mississippi median and ranks 1st of 4 Mississippi metros. It is about 13% lower than the national median.
Memphis pay range vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Mississippi annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,050 | $29,890 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $36,650 | $31,250 | $38,570 |
| Median | $39,940 | $36,290 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $46,960 | $43,090 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $58,110 | $49,410 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $43,290 | $38,510 | $46,800 |
7,180
11.74
1.90
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Dental Front Office salary in Memphis: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Memphis?
The median dental front office salary in the Memphis metro area is $39,940, with the middle half earning between $36,650 and $46,960 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $34,050 at the 10th percentile to $58,110 at the 90th.
Is Memphis higher or lower than the rest of Mississippi?
Memphis runs about 10% higher than the Mississippi state median for dental front office staff. It ranks 1st of 4 Mississippi metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Memphis compare nationally?
Dental Front Office pay in Memphis is about 13% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental front office staff work in the Memphis area?
BLS estimates 7,180 dental front office staff were employed in the Memphis metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.90, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Mississippi metros