Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Indiana
The median dental practice administrator earns $104,140 a year in Indiana ($50.07 an hour), with the middle half earning between $82,940 and $134,950.[1]
25th percentile
$82,940
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$104,140
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$134,950
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $104,140 per year or $50.07/hr at the median. Indiana runs about 16% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Indiana
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 Indiana earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Indiana hourly | Indiana annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32.61 | $67,820 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $39.88 | $82,940 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $50.07 | $104,140 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $64.88 | $134,950 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $93.74 | $194,980 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $60.03 | $124,860 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Indiana
12,340
3.85
1.00
How Indiana compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $104,140 in Indiana vs. $123,860 nationally, $19,720 (16%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $67,820 vs. $73,390, 8% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $194,980 vs. $224,340, 13% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 23.5% in Indiana vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Indiana
All 15 Indiana metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $123,090 | $97,010–$168,030 | 16,680 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $112,070 | $82,010–$163,530 | 3,010 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $106,710 | $86,790–$145,880 | 320 |
| Cincinnati | $106,540 | $82,520–$135,210 | 4,690 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $106,010 | $87,250–$140,100 | 4,680 |
| Bloomington | $105,640 | $82,180–$127,360 | 270 |
| Fort Wayne | $105,030 | $84,710–$134,950 | 870 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $103,330 | $81,950–$141,230 | 510 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $103,100 | $82,160–$134,610 | 200 |
| Evansville | $102,580 | $84,020–$133,260 | 540 |
| Columbus | $101,380 | $80,720–$123,270 | 170 |
| Terre Haute | $101,320 | $81,410–$117,660 | 330 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $100,620 | $80,550–$129,440 | 120 |
| Muncie | $98,200 | $78,620–$126,620 | 230 |
| Kokomo | $96,710 | $78,410–$120,890 | 110 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Indiana
Indiana's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 23.5% over 2024–2034, from 13,220 to 16,330 jobs, with about 1,340 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 Indiana
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 Indiana: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Indiana?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Indiana was $104,140 ($50.07 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $82,940 and $134,950. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $67,820 and the top 10% earned over $194,980.
Do dental practice administrators in Indiana earn more than the national median?
No. The Indiana median of $104,140 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $19,720 (16%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Indiana metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 15 Indiana metro areas with published BLS data, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin has the highest median at $123,090 a year. Kokomo has the lowest, at $96,710.
How many dental practice administrators work in Indiana?
BLS estimates 12,340 dental practice administrators were employed in Indiana in May 2025. That is 3.85 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.00, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Indiana?
Indiana's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 23.5% over 2024–2034, from 13,220 to 16,330 jobs. That works out to about 1,340 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, Indiana long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers