Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Montana
The median dental front office earns $43,740 a year in Montana ($21.03 an hour), with the middle half earning between $38,580 and $47,350.[1]
25th percentile
$38,580
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$43,740
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,350
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $43,740 per year or $21.03/hr at the median. Montana runs about 5% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Montana
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 Montana earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Montana hourly | Montana annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.30 | $35,990 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $18.55 | $38,580 | $18.54 | $38,570 |
| Median | $21.03 | $43,740 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $22.76 | $47,350 | $24.32 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $24.85 | $51,690 | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $21.01 | $43,710 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
How many dental front office staff work in Montana
4,410
8.62
1.39
How Montana compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $43,740 in Montana vs. $45,930 nationally, $2,190 (5%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $35,990 vs. $35,930, about the same.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $51,690 vs. $60,530, 15% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 7.4% in Montana vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dental Front Office pay by metro area in Montana
All 5 Montana metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $47,500 | $43,260–$49,730 | 570 |
| Great Falls | $44,880 | $38,460–$47,120 | 340 |
| Missoula | $44,310 | $39,100–$46,950 | 650 |
| Billings | $43,710 | $39,230–$48,180 | 820 |
| Helena | $43,590 | $38,110–$45,880 | 340 |
Job outlook for dental front office staff in Montana
Montana's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 7.4% over 2024–2034, from 4,280 to 4,600 jobs, with about 450 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 Montana
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 Montana: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Montana?
The median annual wage for dental front office staff in Montana was $43,740 ($21.03 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $38,580 and $47,350. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $35,990 and the top 10% earned over $51,690.
Do dental front office staff in Montana earn more than the national median?
No. The Montana median of $43,740 is lower than the U.S. median of $45,930. That is $2,190 (5%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Montana metro area pays dental front office staff the most?
Among the 5 Montana metro areas with published BLS data, Bozeman has the highest median at $47,500 a year. Helena has the lowest, at $43,590.
How many dental front office staff work in Montana?
BLS estimates 4,410 dental front office staff were employed in Montana in May 2025. That is 8.62 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.39, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental front office staff growing in Montana?
Montana's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 7.4% over 2024–2034, from 4,280 to 4,600 jobs. That works out to about 450 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, Montana long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants