Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Front Office Salary in Tennessee

The median dental front office earns $39,940 a year in Tennessee, with most between $36,320 and $46,730.

25th percentile

$36,320

Entry / lower range

Median

$39,940

The typical pay

75th percentile

$46,730

Experienced / upper range

That's roughly $39,940 per year or $19.20/hr at the median. Tennessee runs about 13% below the national median.

Top-paying metros in Tennessee

Metro area
Median
Typical range
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
$45,570
$38,320–$49,220
Memphis
$39,940
$36,650–$46,960
Chattanooga
$38,640
$35,560–$45,930
Cleveland
$38,580
$34,990–$44,770
Knoxville
$38,420
$36,120–$45,930
Jackson
$38,100
$34,860–$44,240

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Figures are gross wages, not adjusted for cost of living.

What drives dental front office pay in Tennessee

Pay for a dental front officedepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.

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Dental Front Office salary in Tennessee: FAQ

What is the average dental front office salary in Tennessee?

The median dental front office salary in Tennessee is about $39,940 per year ($19.20/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $36,320 and $46,730.

How does Tennessee compare to the national average?

At a $39,940 median, dental front office pay in Tennessee runs about 13% below the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.

Which Tennessee cities pay dental front offices the most?

Among Tennessee metros, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin is at the top, with a median around $45,570.

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