Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Bismarck
The median dental practice administrator earns $105,040 a year in the Bismarck metro, with the middle half between $96,790 and $135,910.[1]
25th percentile
$96,790
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$105,040
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$135,910
Upper end of the middle half
Bismarck runs about the same as the North Dakota median and ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metros. It is about 15% lower than the national median.
Bismarck pay range vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,740 | $78,150 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $96,790 | $89,460 | $94,700 |
| Median | $105,040 | $105,170 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $135,910 | $133,470 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $175,590 | $179,740 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $125,740 | $124,000 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Bismarck: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Bismarck?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the Bismarck metro area is $105,040, with the middle half earning between $96,790 and $135,910 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $78,740 at the 10th percentile to $175,590 at the 90th.
Is Bismarck higher or lower than the rest of North Dakota?
Bismarck runs about the same as the North Dakota state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bismarck compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in Bismarck is about 15% lower 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 Bismarck area?
BLS estimates 210 dental practice administrators were employed in the Bismarck metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.78, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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