Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Rhode Island
The median dental practice administrator earns $119,260 a year in Rhode Island ($57.34 an hour), with the middle half earning between $94,050 and $141,950.[1]
25th percentile
$94,050
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$119,260
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$141,950
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $119,260 per year or $57.34/hr at the median. Rhode Island runs about 4% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Rhode Island hourly | Rhode Island annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37.32 | $77,630 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $45.22 | $94,050 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $57.34 | $119,260 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $68.25 | $141,950 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $94.62 | $196,810 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $63.15 | $131,360 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Rhode Island
3,370
6.73
1.75
How Rhode Island compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $119,260 in Rhode Island vs. $123,860 nationally, $4,600 (4%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $77,630 vs. $73,390, 6% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $196,810 vs. $224,340, 12% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 20% in Rhode Island vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Rhode Island
BLS publishes one Rhode Island metro area for this role.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $119,260 | $96,410–$143,000 | 4,150 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 20% over 2024–2034, from 2,810 to 3,370 jobs, with about 270 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 Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Rhode Island?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Rhode Island was $119,260 ($57.34 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $94,050 and $141,950. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $77,630 and the top 10% earned over $196,810.
Do dental practice administrators in Rhode Island earn more than the national median?
No. The Rhode Island median of $119,260 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $4,600 (4%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dental practice administrators work in Rhode Island?
BLS estimates 3,370 dental practice administrators were employed in Rhode Island in May 2025. That is 6.73 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.75, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 20% over 2024–2034, from 2,810 to 3,370 jobs. That works out to about 270 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, Rhode Island long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers