Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Nevada

The median dental practice administrator earns $119,990 a year in Nevada ($57.69 an hour), with the middle half earning between $97,000 and $151,910.[1]

Updated October 2026 with BLS May 2025 wage data, the latest release.

25th percentile

$97,000

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$119,990

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$151,910

Upper end of the middle half

That's roughly $119,990 per year or $57.69/hr at the median. Nevada runs about 3% lower than the national median.

The full pay range in Nevada

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 Nevada earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]

Dental Practice Administrator wages, Nevada vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileNevada hourlyNevada annualU.S. hourlyU.S. annual
10th percentile$36.09$75,070$35.29$73,390
25th percentile$46.63$97,000$45.53$94,700
Median$57.69$119,990$59.55$123,860
75th percentile$73.03$151,910$79.85$166,100
90th percentile$88.41$183,890$107.86$224,340
Mean (average)$62.29$129,560$67.77$140,970

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Wages are gross pay for employees and exclude the self-employed. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (hourly rate × 2,080 hours) where BLS reports hourly pay.

How many dental practice administrators work in Nevada

Employed

5,360

About 0.9% of all U.S. dental practice administrators (calculation)

Per 1,000 jobs

3.45

Share of all jobs in the state

Location quotient

0.90

1.00 = U.S. average; Nevada is less concentrated than the national average

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.[2] A location quotient above 1 means the role makes up a bigger share of jobs here than nationally.

How Nevada compares to the U.S.

  • Median pay: $119,990 in Nevada vs. $123,860 nationally, $3,870 (3%) lower.
  • Entry pay (10th percentile): $75,070 vs. $73,390, 2% higher.
  • Top pay (90th percentile): $183,890 vs. $224,340, 18% lower.
  • Projected job growth (2024–2034): 40% in Nevada vs. 23.2% nationally.

DSO Hire calculation: (state figure minus U.S. figure) divided by the U.S. figure, from BLS OEWS May 2025[1] and Projections Central[3]. Not adjusted for cost of living.

Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Nevada

All 3 Nevada metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]

Dental Practice Administrator pay by Nevada metro area (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
Metro areaMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Carson City$124,500$99,600–$140,250200
Reno$122,700$92,300–$147,0401,080
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas$119,990$98,150–$154,5203,750

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Gross wages, not adjusted for cost of living. Metro areas cross state lines where noted in the name.

Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Nevada

Nevada's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 40% over 2024–2034, from 5,760 to 8,060 jobs, with about 710 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 Nevada

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 Nevada: FAQ

How much do dental practice administrators make in Nevada?

The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Nevada was $119,990 ($57.69 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $97,000 and $151,910. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $75,070 and the top 10% earned over $183,890.

Do dental practice administrators in Nevada earn more than the national median?

No. The Nevada median of $119,990 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $3,870 (3%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.

Which Nevada metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?

Among the 3 Nevada metro areas with published BLS data, Carson City has the highest median at $124,500 a year. Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas has the lowest, at $119,990.

How many dental practice administrators work in Nevada?

BLS estimates 5,360 dental practice administrators were employed in Nevada in May 2025. That is 3.45 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.90, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.

Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Nevada?

Nevada's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 40% over 2024–2034, from 5,760 to 8,060 jobs. That works out to about 710 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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