Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Columbus
The median dental front office earns $46,220 a year in the Columbus metro, with the middle half between $39,520 and $47,960.[1]
25th percentile
$39,520
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,220
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,960
Upper end of the middle half
Columbus runs about 4% higher than the Ohio median and ranks 1st of 15 Ohio metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Columbus pay range vs. Ohio and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Ohio annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,960 | $36,730 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $39,520 | $38,700 | $38,570 |
| Median | $46,220 | $44,280 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $47,960 | $47,980 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $54,840 | $56,830 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $45,490 | $44,670 | $46,800 |
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4.96
0.80
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Dental Front Office salary in Columbus: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Columbus?
The median dental front office salary in the Columbus metro area is $46,220, with the middle half earning between $39,520 and $47,960 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,960 at the 10th percentile to $54,840 at the 90th.
Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Ohio?
Columbus runs about 4% higher than the Ohio state median for dental front office staff. It ranks 1st of 15 Ohio metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbus compare nationally?
Dental Front Office pay in Columbus is about the same as 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 Columbus area?
BLS estimates 5,490 dental front office staff were employed in the Columbus metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.80, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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