Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Delaware
The median dental practice administrator earns $134,820 a year in Delaware ($64.82 an hour), with the middle half earning between $105,430 and $187,120.[1]
25th percentile
$105,430
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$134,820
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$187,120
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $134,820 per year or $64.82/hr at the median. Delaware runs about 9% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Delaware
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 Delaware earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Delaware hourly | Delaware annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42.79 | $89,000 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $50.69 | $105,430 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $64.82 | $134,820 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $89.96 | $187,120 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $143.36 | $298,180 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $79.91 | $166,210 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Delaware
1,560
3.21
0.84
How Delaware compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $134,820 in Delaware vs. $123,860 nationally, $10,960 (9%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $89,000 vs. $73,390, 21% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $298,180 vs. $224,340, 33% higher.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Delaware
All 2 Delaware metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $122,920 | $95,120–$155,960 | 14,060 |
| Dover | $114,610 | $86,330–$172,550 | 230 |
What drives dental practice administrator pay in Delaware
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 Delaware: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Delaware?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Delaware was $134,820 ($64.82 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $105,430 and $187,120. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $89,000 and the top 10% earned over $298,180.
Do dental practice administrators in Delaware earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Delaware median of $134,820 is higher than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $10,960 (9%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Delaware metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 2 Delaware metro areas with published BLS data, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington has the highest median at $122,920 a year. Dover has the lowest, at $114,610.
How many dental practice administrators work in Delaware?
BLS estimates 1,560 dental practice administrators were employed in Delaware in May 2025. That is 3.21 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.84, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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