Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary by State
Nationally, the median dental practice administrator earns $123,860 a year ($59.55 an hour).[1] Pick a state for local pay, ranges, and metro areas.
The national pay range
| Percentile | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $67.77 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator pay in every state
Ranked by median annual wage. Location quotient compares the role's share of jobs in the state to the national share (1.00 = the same).[2] Growth is each state's official 2024–2034 projection.[3]
| State | Median | Middle half | Employed | Location quotient | Growth 2024–2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $164,120 | $123,170–$215,770 | 33,200 | 0.89 | 24.5% |
| District of Columbia | $155,140 | $122,820–$189,950 | 2,010 | 0.75 | 22.5% |
| Hawaii | $147,630 | $106,550–$173,430 | 2,650 | 1.10 | 24.2% |
| New Jersey | $145,650 | $117,760–$208,030 | 16,900 | 1.03 | 28.4% |
| Washington | $145,290 | $110,720–$178,610 | 7,490 | 0.55 | 28.3% |
| Oregon | $141,690 | $115,620–$184,780 | 5,550 | 0.73 | 29.4% |
| California | $141,480 | $98,470–$205,390 | 75,090 | 1.07 | 34.9% |
| Colorado | $134,910 | $103,600–$171,810 | 8,400 | 0.76 | 41.7% |
| Delaware | $134,820 | $105,430–$187,120 | 1,560 | 0.84 | Not published |
| Massachusetts | $134,360 | $104,630–$178,540 | 17,600 | 1.26 | 20.4% |
| Alaska | $132,240 | $105,430–$173,840 | 1,640 | 1.31 | 9.1% |
| Georgia | $131,910 | $99,060–$171,180 | 11,130 | 0.59 | 29.4% |
| Maryland | $131,810 | $101,200–$170,900 | 17,030 | 1.60 | 20.6% |
| Connecticut | $130,790 | $103,490–$167,620 | 8,020 | 1.23 | 20.8% |
| New Hampshire | $130,410 | $101,570–$170,390 | 2,460 | 0.94 | 25.3% |
| Virginia | $129,270 | $101,640–$164,600 | 10,210 | 0.65 | 26.5% |
| Arizona | $128,850 | $100,640–$166,190 | 11,840 | 0.95 | 38.4% |
| Vermont | $128,690 | $99,470–$162,740 | 860 | 0.74 | 17% |
| Wisconsin | $128,320 | $104,940–$166,430 | 7,230 | 0.64 | 24% |
| New Mexico | $124,300 | $97,740–$157,780 | 3,150 | 0.94 | 25.1% |
| Minnesota | $122,700 | $99,440–$151,740 | 11,350 | 1.00 | 25.6% |
| South Dakota | $122,050 | $102,550–$149,880 | 1,140 | 0.65 | 27.8% |
| Florida | $120,360 | $92,540–$160,440 | 42,700 | 1.12 | 31.9% |
| Maine | $120,320 | $94,950–$159,170 | 2,450 | 1.00 | 22.2% |
| Nevada | $119,990 | $97,000–$151,910 | 5,360 | 0.90 | 40% |
| Rhode Island | $119,260 | $94,050–$141,950 | 3,370 | 1.75 | 20% |
| Illinois | $117,850 | $94,530–$164,440 | 22,460 | 0.96 | 27.5% |
| Idaho | $117,770 | $86,900–$139,260 | 3,920 | 1.19 | 41.6% |
| Utah | $114,980 | $94,050–$160,910 | 4,860 | 0.73 | 46.3% |
| North Carolina | $114,410 | $88,510–$159,870 | 14,820 | 0.78 | 27.1% |
| Texas | $114,150 | $86,080–$150,390 | 58,420 | 1.08 | 34.4% |
| West Virginia | $112,010 | $94,040–$161,450 | 2,080 | 0.77 | 31.9% |
| Kansas | $111,030 | $90,490–$143,450 | 5,120 | 0.93 | 21.9% |
| Wyoming | $108,030 | $84,380–$136,380 | 1,180 | 1.09 | 28% |
| Nebraska | $107,700 | $93,610–$134,650 | 3,770 | 0.96 | 18.3% |
| Michigan | $107,570 | $84,090–$139,450 | 16,060 | 0.95 | 25.1% |
| Tennessee | $107,120 | $84,200–$144,560 | 14,160 | 1.12 | 25.8% |
| Ohio | $106,140 | $82,940–$136,220 | 24,390 | 1.14 | 18.5% |
| Montana | $105,840 | $86,460–$137,370 | 1,870 | 0.95 | 23.9% |
| South Carolina | $105,620 | $82,850–$149,430 | 9,350 | 1.06 | 28% |
| North Dakota | $105,170 | $89,460–$133,470 | 1,220 | 0.74 | 25.1% |
| Louisiana | $104,550 | $83,440–$138,520 | 7,470 | 1.01 | 18.4% |
| Missouri | $104,370 | $82,490–$135,780 | 10,800 | 0.96 | 22.2% |
| Indiana | $104,140 | $82,940–$134,950 | 12,340 | 1.00 | 23.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $103,670 | $81,130–$130,640 | 30,480 | 1.31 | 22.4% |
| Kentucky | $103,450 | $79,250–$135,630 | 8,600 | 1.12 | 7.7% |
| Iowa | $101,940 | $84,180–$129,430 | 6,200 | 1.04 | 29.3% |
| Oklahoma | $101,270 | $82,060–$131,040 | 6,030 | 0.92 | 21.9% |
| Mississippi | $98,160 | $77,010–$126,000 | 4,280 | 0.96 | 33% |
| Alabama | $97,790 | $79,500–$118,440 | 10,360 | 1.28 | 25% |
| Arkansas | $94,340 | $76,140–$114,990 | 6,440 | 1.29 | 30.4% |
Dental Practice Administrator salary: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make?
The U.S. median annual wage for dental practice administrators was $123,860 ($59.55 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $94,700 and $166,100. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $73,390 and the top 10% earned over $224,340.
Which states pay dental practice administrators the most?
By BLS median annual wage, the top three are New York ($164,120), District of Columbia ($155,140) and Hawaii ($147,630). Figures are not adjusted for cost of living.
How many dental practice administrators are there in the U.S.?
BLS estimates 597,080 dental practice administrators were employed in May 2025. The count excludes the self-employed.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111)
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, state long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers