Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
The median dental practice administrator earns $99,340 a year in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro, with the middle half between $79,470 and $126,030.[1]
25th percentile
$79,470
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$99,340
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$126,030
Upper end of the middle half
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 11th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 20% lower than the national median.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,680 | $64,820 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $79,470 | $81,130 | $94,700 |
| Median | $99,340 | $103,670 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $126,030 | $130,640 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $160,120 | $171,400 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $111,180 | $117,690 | $140,970 |
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1.35
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area is $99,340, with the middle half earning between $79,470 and $126,030 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $64,680 at the 10th percentile to $160,120 at the 90th.
Is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre runs about 4% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 11th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Scranton--Wilkes-Barre compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre is about 20% 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 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre area?
BLS estimates 1,330 dental practice administrators were employed in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.35, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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