Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Arizona
The median dental practice administrator earns $128,850 a year in Arizona ($61.95 an hour), with the middle half earning between $100,640 and $166,190.[1]
25th percentile
$100,640
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$128,850
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$166,190
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $128,850 per year or $61.95/hr at the median. Arizona runs about 4% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Arizona
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in Arizona earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Arizona hourly | Arizona annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36.29 | $75,490 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $48.39 | $100,640 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $61.95 | $128,850 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $79.90 | $166,190 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $109.78 | $228,340 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $69.29 | $144,130 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Arizona
11,840
3.66
0.95
How Arizona compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $128,850 in Arizona vs. $123,860 nationally, $4,990 (4%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $75,490 vs. $73,390, 3% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $228,340 vs. $224,340, 2% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 38.4% in Arizona vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Arizona
All 7 Arizona metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $130,070 | $101,840–$168,240 | 8,370 |
| Flagstaff | $127,990 | $102,040–$161,560 | 250 |
| Tucson | $123,760 | $98,310–$159,060 | 1,640 |
| Yuma | $118,200 | $84,020–$145,270 | 220 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $109,270 | $90,770–$129,970 | 130 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $104,510 | $77,680–$155,630 | 280 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $102,430 | $72,270–$130,160 | 280 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Arizona
Arizona's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 38.4% over 2024–2034, from 12,220 to 16,920 jobs, with about 1,480 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in Arizona
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Arizona: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Arizona?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Arizona was $128,850 ($61.95 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $100,640 and $166,190. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $75,490 and the top 10% earned over $228,340.
Do dental practice administrators in Arizona earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Arizona median of $128,850 is higher than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $4,990 (4%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Arizona metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 7 Arizona metro areas with published BLS data, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has the highest median at $130,070 a year. Lake Havasu City-Kingman has the lowest, at $102,430.
How many dental practice administrators work in Arizona?
BLS estimates 11,840 dental practice administrators were employed in Arizona in May 2025. That is 3.66 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.95, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Arizona?
Arizona's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 38.4% over 2024–2034, from 12,220 to 16,920 jobs. That works out to about 1,480 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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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), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Arizona long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers