Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Bismarck
The median dental front office earns $46,710 a year in the Bismarck metro, with the middle half between $40,040 and $50,690.[1]
25th percentile
$40,040
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,710
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,690
Upper end of the middle half
Bismarck runs about 3% higher than the North Dakota median and ranks 2nd of 4 North Dakota metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Bismarck pay range vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,880 | $37,440 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $40,040 | $39,430 | $38,570 |
| Median | $46,710 | $45,390 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $50,690 | $50,210 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $59,220 | $58,140 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $47,690 | $46,220 | $46,800 |
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Dental Front Office salary in Bismarck: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Bismarck?
The median dental front office salary in the Bismarck metro area is $46,710, with the middle half earning between $40,040 and $50,690 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,880 at the 10th percentile to $59,220 at the 90th.
Is Bismarck higher or lower than the rest of North Dakota?
Bismarck runs about 3% higher than the North Dakota state median for dental front office staff. It ranks 2nd of 4 North Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bismarck compare nationally?
Dental Front Office pay in Bismarck is about 2% higher 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 Bismarck area?
BLS estimates 190 dental front office staff were employed in the Bismarck metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.42, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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