Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Washington
The median dental practice administrator earns $145,290 a year in Washington, with most between $110,720 and $178,610.
25th percentile
$110,720
Entry / lower range
Median
$145,290
The typical pay
75th percentile
$178,610
Experienced / upper range
That's roughly $145,290 per year or $69.85/hr at the median. Washington runs about 17% above the national median.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in Washington
Pay for a dental practice administratordepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Washington: FAQ
What is the average dental practice administrator salary in Washington?
The median dental practice administrator salary in Washington is about $145,290 per year ($69.85/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $110,720 and $178,610.
How does Washington compare to the national average?
At a $145,290 median, dental practice administrator pay in Washington runs about 17% above the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.
Which Washington cities pay dental practice administrators the most?
Among Washington metros, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is at the top, with a median around $160,100.
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