Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in El Centro
The median dental practice administrator earns $132,620 a year in the El Centro metro, with the middle half between $83,720 and $163,280.[1]
25th percentile
$83,720
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$132,620
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$163,280
Upper end of the middle half
El Centro runs about 6% lower than the California median and ranks 16th of 25 California metros. It is about 7% higher than the national median.
El Centro pay range vs. California and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | California annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,560 | $72,800 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $83,720 | $98,470 | $94,700 |
| Median | $132,620 | $141,480 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $163,280 | $205,390 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $209,070 | $274,660 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $133,770 | $159,170 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in El Centro: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in El Centro?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the El Centro metro area is $132,620, with the middle half earning between $83,720 and $163,280 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $56,560 at the 10th percentile to $209,070 at the 90th.
Is El Centro higher or lower than the rest of California?
El Centro runs about 6% lower than the California state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 16th of 25 California metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does El Centro compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in El Centro is about 7% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental practice administrators work in the El Centro area?
BLS estimates 220 dental practice administrators were employed in the El Centro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.86, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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