Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Columbus
The median dental practice administrator earns $101,380 a year in the Columbus metro, with the middle half between $80,720 and $123,270.[1]
25th percentile
$80,720
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$101,380
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$123,270
Upper end of the middle half
Columbus runs about 3% lower than the Indiana median and ranks 11th of 15 Indiana metros. It is about 18% lower than the national median.
Columbus pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,460 | $67,820 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $80,720 | $82,940 | $94,700 |
| Median | $101,380 | $104,140 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $123,270 | $134,950 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $159,810 | $194,980 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $113,020 | $124,860 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Columbus: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Columbus?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the Columbus metro area is $101,380, with the middle half earning between $80,720 and $123,270 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $63,460 at the 10th percentile to $159,810 at the 90th.
Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Columbus runs about 3% lower than the Indiana state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 11th of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbus compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in Columbus is about 18% 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 Columbus area?
BLS estimates 170 dental practice administrators were employed in the Columbus metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.87, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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