Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Columbia
The median dental front office earns $41,890 a year in the Columbia metro, with the middle half between $37,440 and $50,660.[1]
25th percentile
$37,440
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$41,890
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,660
Upper end of the middle half
Columbia runs about 5% lower than the Missouri median and ranks 3rd of 8 Missouri metros. It is about 9% lower than the national median.
Columbia pay range vs. Missouri and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Missouri annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,870 | $35,520 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $37,440 | $37,440 | $38,570 |
| Median | $41,890 | $43,980 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $50,660 | $48,440 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $52,200 | $55,730 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $43,880 | $44,070 | $46,800 |
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Dental Front Office salary in Columbia: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Columbia?
The median dental front office salary in the Columbia metro area is $41,890, with the middle half earning between $37,440 and $50,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,870 at the 10th percentile to $52,200 at the 90th.
Is Columbia higher or lower than the rest of Missouri?
Columbia runs about 5% lower than the Missouri state median for dental front office staff. It ranks 3rd of 8 Missouri metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbia compare nationally?
Dental Front Office pay in Columbia is about 9% 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 Columbia area?
BLS estimates 430 dental front office staff were employed in the Columbia metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.65, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Missouri metros