Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Portland-South Portland
The median dental practice administrator earns $127,650 a year in the Portland-South Portland metro, with the middle half between $102,320 and $167,320.[1]
25th percentile
$102,320
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$127,650
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$167,320
Upper end of the middle half
Portland-South Portland runs about 6% higher than the Maine median and ranks 1st of 3 Maine metros. It is about 3% higher than the national median.
Portland-South Portland pay range vs. Maine and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Maine annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,490 | $70,000 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $102,320 | $94,950 | $94,700 |
| Median | $127,650 | $120,320 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $167,320 | $159,170 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $246,080 | $246,080 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $148,090 | $140,150 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Portland-South Portland: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Portland-South Portland?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the Portland-South Portland metro area is $127,650, with the middle half earning between $102,320 and $167,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $79,490 at the 10th percentile to $246,080 at the 90th.
Is Portland-South Portland higher or lower than the rest of Maine?
Portland-South Portland runs about 6% higher than the Maine state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 1st of 3 Maine metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Portland-South Portland compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in Portland-South Portland is about 3% higher 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 Portland-South Portland area?
BLS estimates 1,180 dental practice administrators were employed in the Portland-South Portland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.07, so the role is close to the national average.
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