Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Charleston
The median dental practice administrator earns $125,470 a year in the Charleston metro, with the middle half between $100,970 and $168,570.[1]
25th percentile
$100,970
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$125,470
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$168,570
Upper end of the middle half
Charleston runs about 12% higher than the West Virginia median and ranks 3rd of 10 West Virginia metros. It is about 1% higher than the national median.
Charleston pay range vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | West Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,990 | $77,810 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $100,970 | $94,040 | $94,700 |
| Median | $125,470 | $112,010 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $168,570 | $161,450 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $275,590 | $209,090 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $146,850 | $136,050 | $140,970 |
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Charleston: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Charleston?
The median dental practice administrator salary in the Charleston metro area is $125,470, with the middle half earning between $100,970 and $168,570 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $79,990 at the 10th percentile to $275,590 at the 90th.
Is Charleston higher or lower than the rest of West Virginia?
Charleston runs about 12% higher than the West Virginia state median for dental practice administrators. It ranks 3rd of 10 West Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Charleston compare nationally?
Dental Practice Administrator pay in Charleston is about 1% 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 Charleston area?
BLS estimates 280 dental practice administrators were employed in the Charleston metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.71, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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