Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Lafayette-West Lafayette
The median dental practice administrator earns $106,710 a year in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro, with the middle half between $86,790 and $145,880.[1]
25th percentile
$86,790
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$106,710
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$145,880
Upper end of the middle half
Lafayette-West Lafayette runs about 2% higher than the Indiana median and ranks 3rd of 15 Indiana metros. It is about 14% lower than the national median.
Lafayette-West Lafayette pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,300 | $67,820 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $86,790 | $82,940 | $94,700 |
| Median | $106,710 | $104,140 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $145,880 | $134,950 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $203,020 | $194,980 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $132,580 | $124,860 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Lafayette-West Lafayette: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Lafayette-West Lafayette?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area is $106,710, with the middle half earning between $86,790 and $145,880 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $67,300 at the 10th percentile to $203,020 at the 90th.
Is Lafayette-West Lafayette higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Lafayette-West Lafayette runs about 2% higher than the Indiana state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 3rd of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lafayette-West Lafayette compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in Lafayette-West Lafayette 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 Lafayette-West Lafayette area?
BLS estimates 320 dental practice administrators were employed in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.80, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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