Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Montana
The median dental practice administrator earns $105,840 a year in Montana ($50.89 an hour), with the middle half earning between $86,460 and $137,370.[1]
25th percentile
$86,460
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$105,840
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$137,370
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $105,840 per year or $50.89/hr at the median. Montana runs about 15% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Montana
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 Montana earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Montana hourly | Montana annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31.40 | $65,300 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $41.57 | $86,460 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $50.89 | $105,840 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $66.05 | $137,370 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $92.98 | $193,410 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $59.81 | $124,400 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Montana
1,870
3.66
0.95
How Montana compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $105,840 in Montana vs. $123,860 nationally, $18,020 (15%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $65,300 vs. $73,390, 11% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $193,410 vs. $224,340, 14% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 23.9% in Montana vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Montana
All 5 Montana metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula | $121,040 | $90,450–$171,580 | 240 |
| Bozeman | $120,680 | $86,910–$157,100 | 190 |
| Helena | $115,920 | $95,940–$153,570 | 210 |
| Billings | $107,750 | $86,730–$145,270 | 300 |
| Great Falls | $103,130 | $83,880–$131,570 | 170 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Montana
Montana's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 23.9% over 2024–2034, from 2,440 to 3,020 jobs, with about 250 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 Montana
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 Montana: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Montana?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Montana was $105,840 ($50.89 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $86,460 and $137,370. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $65,300 and the top 10% earned over $193,410.
Do dental practice administrators in Montana earn more than the national median?
No. The Montana median of $105,840 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $18,020 (15%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Montana metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 5 Montana metro areas with published BLS data, Missoula has the highest median at $121,040 a year. Great Falls has the lowest, at $103,130.
How many dental practice administrators work in Montana?
BLS estimates 1,870 dental practice administrators were employed in Montana in May 2025. That is 3.66 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.95, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Montana?
Montana's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 23.9% over 2024–2034, from 2,440 to 3,020 jobs. That works out to about 250 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, Montana long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers