Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in New York
The median dental front office earns $47,710 a year in New York ($22.94 an hour), with the middle half earning between $44,160 and $56,310.[1]
25th percentile
$44,160
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,710
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$56,310
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $47,710 per year or $22.94/hr at the median. New York runs about 4% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in New York
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 New York earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | New York hourly | New York annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18.48 | $38,430 | $17.27 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $21.23 | $44,160 | $18.54 | $38,570 |
| Median | $22.94 | $47,710 | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $27.07 | $56,310 | $24.32 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $29.40 | $61,160 | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $23.82 | $49,540 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
How many dental front office staff work in New York
57,720
5.96
0.96
How New York compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $47,710 in New York vs. $45,930 nationally, $1,780 (4%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $38,430 vs. $35,930, 7% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $61,160 vs. $60,530, 1% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 5.2% in New York vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dental Front Office pay by metro area in New York
All 12 New York metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $49,230 | $46,280–$58,450 | 52,640 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $45,960 | $39,610–$49,280 | 3,110 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $45,840 | $43,320–$49,090 | 2,040 |
| Glens Falls | $45,720 | $40,090–$48,430 | 390 |
| Kingston | $45,280 | $40,140–$48,660 | 290 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $45,140 | $39,500–$47,620 | 2,240 |
| Syracuse | $44,870 | $39,630–$47,460 | 1,870 |
| Rochester | $44,380 | $39,260–$46,770 | 4,510 |
| Utica-Rome | $43,570 | $38,690–$47,160 | 690 |
| Binghamton | $43,290 | $38,720–$46,190 | 620 |
| Elmira | $41,000 | $38,340–$46,510 | 220 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $38,140 | $37,080–$45,490 | 260 |
Job outlook for dental front office staff in New York
New York's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 5.2% over 2024–2034, from 36,240 to 38,130 jobs, with about 3,720 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 New York
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 New York: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in New York?
The median annual wage for dental front office staff in New York was $47,710 ($22.94 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $44,160 and $56,310. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $38,430 and the top 10% earned over $61,160.
Do dental front office staff in New York earn more than the national median?
Yes. The New York median of $47,710 is higher than the U.S. median of $45,930. That is $1,780 (4%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which New York metro area pays dental front office staff the most?
Among the 12 New York metro areas with published BLS data, New York-Newark-Jersey City has the highest median at $49,230 a year. Watertown-Fort Drum has the lowest, at $38,140.
How many dental front office staff work in New York?
BLS estimates 57,720 dental front office staff were employed in New York in May 2025. That is 5.96 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.96, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental front office staff growing in New York?
New York's official long-term projections expect employment of dental front office staff to grow 5.2% over 2024–2034, from 36,240 to 38,130 jobs. That works out to about 3,720 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, New York long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants