Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Utah
The median dental practice administrator earns $114,980 a year in Utah ($55.28 an hour), with the middle half earning between $94,050 and $160,910.[1]
25th percentile
$94,050
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$114,980
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$160,910
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $114,980 per year or $55.28/hr at the median. Utah runs about 7% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Utah
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 Utah earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Utah hourly | Utah annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32.22 | $67,020 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $45.22 | $94,050 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $55.28 | $114,980 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $77.36 | $160,910 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $103.64 | $215,570 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $64.64 | $134,450 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Utah
4,860
2.80
0.73
How Utah compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $114,980 in Utah vs. $123,860 nationally, $8,880 (7%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $67,020 vs. $73,390, 9% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $215,570 vs. $224,340, 4% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 46.3% in Utah vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Utah
All 5 Utah metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $130,160 | $101,100–$168,820 | 2,720 |
| Logan | $103,810 | $81,870–$135,270 | 130 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $102,420 | $81,900–$135,030 | 840 |
| Ogden | $102,390 | $84,970–$131,580 | 550 |
| St. George | $101,810 | $82,850–$145,680 | 250 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Utah
Utah's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 46.3% over 2024–2034, from 5,660 to 8,280 jobs, with about 750 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 Utah
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 Utah: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Utah?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Utah was $114,980 ($55.28 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $94,050 and $160,910. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $67,020 and the top 10% earned over $215,570.
Do dental practice administrators in Utah earn more than the national median?
No. The Utah median of $114,980 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $8,880 (7%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Utah metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 5 Utah metro areas with published BLS data, Salt Lake City-Murray has the highest median at $130,160 a year. St. George has the lowest, at $101,810.
How many dental practice administrators work in Utah?
BLS estimates 4,860 dental practice administrators were employed in Utah in May 2025. That is 2.80 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.73, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Utah?
Utah's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 46.3% over 2024–2034, from 5,660 to 8,280 jobs. That works out to about 750 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, Utah long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers