Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Minnesota
The median dental practice administrator earns $122,700 a year in Minnesota ($58.99 an hour), with the middle half earning between $99,440 and $151,740.[1]
25th percentile
$99,440
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$122,700
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$151,740
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $122,700 per year or $58.99/hr at the median. That's about the same as the national median.
The full pay range in Minnesota
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 Minnesota earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Minnesota hourly | Minnesota annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38.50 | $80,080 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $47.81 | $99,440 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $58.99 | $122,700 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $72.95 | $151,740 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $94.63 | $196,830 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $64.77 | $134,720 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Minnesota
11,350
3.85
1.00
How Minnesota compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $122,700 in Minnesota vs. $123,860 nationally, about the same.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $80,080 vs. $73,390, 9% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $196,830 vs. $224,340, 12% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 25.6% in Minnesota vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Minnesota
All 9 Minnesota metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $131,110 | $110,300–$173,560 | 760 |
| Sioux Falls | $127,670 | $103,470–$161,890 | 450 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $126,880 | $104,900–$161,210 | 320 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $126,880 | $101,320–$160,760 | 7,350 |
| St. Cloud | $121,040 | $97,020–$143,940 | 400 |
| Mankato | $111,560 | $94,240–$137,710 | 250 |
| Fargo | $105,330 | $84,500–$136,990 | 470 |
| Duluth | $102,610 | $83,440–$125,720 | 520 |
| Grand Forks | $101,990 | $84,500–$127,290 | 190 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Minnesota
Minnesota's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 25.6% over 2024–2034, from 11,280 to 14,160 jobs, with about 1,170 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 Minnesota
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 Minnesota: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Minnesota?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Minnesota was $122,700 ($58.99 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $99,440 and $151,740. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $80,080 and the top 10% earned over $196,830.
Do dental practice administrators in Minnesota earn more than the national median?
About the same. The Minnesota median of $122,700 is about the same as the U.S. median of $123,860. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Minnesota metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 9 Minnesota metro areas with published BLS data, Rochester has the highest median at $131,110 a year. Grand Forks has the lowest, at $101,990.
How many dental practice administrators work in Minnesota?
BLS estimates 11,350 dental practice administrators were employed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 25.6% over 2024–2034, from 11,280 to 14,160 jobs. That works out to about 1,170 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, Minnesota long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers