Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in St. Louis
The median dental practice administrator earns $106,200 a year in the St. Louis metro, with the middle half between $85,820 and $138,170.[1]
25th percentile
$85,820
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$106,200
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$138,170
Upper end of the middle half
St. Louis runs about 10% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 8th of 12 Illinois metros. It is about 14% lower than the national median.
St. Louis pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,990 | $75,920 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $85,820 | $94,530 | $94,700 |
| Median | $106,200 | $117,850 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $138,170 | $164,440 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $200,900 | $227,180 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $127,200 | $139,160 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in St. Louis: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in St. Louis?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the St. Louis metro area is $106,200, with the middle half earning between $85,820 and $138,170 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $67,990 at the 10th percentile to $200,900 at the 90th.
Is St. Louis higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
St. Louis runs about 10% lower than the Illinois state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 8th of 12 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does St. Louis compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in St. Louis is about 14% lower 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 St. Louis area?
BLS estimates 5,000 dental practice administrators were employed in the St. Louis metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.97, so the role is close to the national average.
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