Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Front Office Salary in Salem
The median dental front office earns $48,920 a year in the Salem metro, with the middle half between $44,980 and $57,580.[1]
25th percentile
$44,980
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,920
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$57,580
Upper end of the middle half
Salem runs about 2% lower than the Oregon median and ranks 5th of 8 Oregon metros. It is about 7% higher than the national median.
Salem pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,120 | $39,900 | $35,930 |
| 25th percentile | $44,980 | $46,510 | $38,570 |
| Median | $48,920 | $50,130 | $45,930 |
| 75th percentile | $57,580 | $59,370 | $50,580 |
| 90th percentile | $59,980 | $63,340 | $60,530 |
| Mean (average) | $50,500 | $52,640 | $46,800 |
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1.24
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Dental Front Office salary in Salem: FAQ
How much do dental front office staff make in Salem?
The median dental front office salary in the Salem metro area is $48,920, with the middle half earning between $44,980 and $57,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $39,120 at the 10th percentile to $59,980 at the 90th.
Is Salem higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Salem runs about 2% lower than the Oregon state median for dental front office staff. It ranks 5th of 8 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Salem compare nationally?
Dental Front Office pay in Salem is about 7% 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 Salem area?
BLS estimates 1,440 dental front office staff were employed in the Salem metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.24, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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