Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Salem
The median dental practice administrator earns $137,400 a year in the Salem metro, with the middle half between $115,380 and $159,220.[1]
25th percentile
$115,380
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$137,400
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$159,220
Upper end of the middle half
Salem runs about 3% lower than the Oregon median and ranks 6th of 8 Oregon metros. It is about 11% higher than the national median.
Salem pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,820 | $92,640 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $115,380 | $115,620 | $94,700 |
| Median | $137,400 | $141,690 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $159,220 | $184,780 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $213,580 | $295,630 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $149,540 | $167,090 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Salem: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Salem?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the Salem metro area is $137,400, with the middle half earning between $115,380 and $159,220 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $92,820 at the 10th percentile to $213,580 at the 90th.
Is Salem higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Salem runs about 3% lower than the Oregon state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 6th of 8 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Salem compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in Salem is about 11% higher 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 Salem area?
BLS estimates 660 dental practice administrators were employed in the Salem metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.91, so the role is close to the national average.
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