Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in New York
The median dental practice administrator earns $164,120 a year in New York ($78.90 an hour), with the middle half earning between $123,170 and $215,770.[1]
25th percentile
$123,170
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$164,120
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$215,770
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $164,120 per year or $78.90/hr at the median. New York runs about 33% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in New York
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 New York earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | New York hourly | New York annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45.99 | $95,660 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $59.22 | $123,170 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $78.90 | $164,120 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $103.74 | $215,770 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $163.94 | $340,990 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $88.92 | $184,960 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in New York
33,200
3.43
0.89
How New York compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $164,120 in New York vs. $123,860 nationally, $40,260 (33%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $95,660 vs. $73,390, 30% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $340,990 vs. $224,340, 52% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 24.5% in New York vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in New York
All 13 New York metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $167,580 | $130,030–$219,010 | 35,260 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $142,970 | $109,780–$194,740 | 740 |
| Kingston | $133,120 | $105,000–$172,810 | 130 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $132,720 | $102,670–$172,620 | 1,380 |
| Binghamton | $131,900 | $102,080–$156,460 | 280 |
| Syracuse | $131,060 | $103,410–$159,740 | 870 |
| Glens Falls | $130,350 | $101,400–$161,360 | 150 |
| Utica-Rome | $128,590 | $100,730–$162,340 | 330 |
| Ithaca | $128,050 | $92,560–$151,770 | Not published |
| Elmira | $124,810 | $97,750–$140,970 | 80 |
| Rochester | $124,260 | $99,150–$163,790 | 1,510 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $121,470 | $95,570–$156,690 | 1,880 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $117,750 | $99,840–$144,890 | 110 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in New York
New York's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 24.5% over 2024–2034, from 34,250 to 42,650 jobs, with about 3,510 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 New York
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 New York: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in New York?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in New York was $164,120 ($78.90 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $123,170 and $215,770. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $95,660 and the top 10% earned over $340,990.
Do dental practice administrators in New York earn more than the national median?
Yes. The New York median of $164,120 is higher than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $40,260 (33%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which New York metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 13 New York metro areas with published BLS data, New York-Newark-Jersey City has the highest median at $167,580 a year. Watertown-Fort Drum has the lowest, at $117,750.
How many dental practice administrators work in New York?
BLS estimates 33,200 dental practice administrators were employed in New York in May 2025. That is 3.43 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.89, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in New York?
New York's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 24.5% over 2024–2034, from 34,250 to 42,650 jobs. That works out to about 3,510 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, New York long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers