Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salary
Updated July 11, 2022
Average Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salary
$37,226 yearlyTo create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
$17.90 hourly
Entry level Salary
$23,000 yearly$23,000
10 %
$37,226
Median
$58,000
90 %
How much does a Dental Assistant/Receptionist make?
Dental assistant/receptionists make $37,226 per year on average, or $17.9 per hour, in the United States. Dental assistant/receptionists on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $23,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $58,000.
Location impacts how much a dental assistant/receptionist can expect to make. Dental assistant/receptionists make the most in Oregon, Hawaii, Alaska, California, and Massachusetts.
Highest Paying States For Dental Assistant/Receptionists
The darker areas on the map show where dental assistant/receptionists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Dental Assistant/Receptionist average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $45,771 | $22.01 | 571 |
| 2 | Maine | $38,734 | $18.62 | 243 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $41,390 | $19.90 | 1,323 |
| 4 | Washington | $40,695 | $19.56 | 1,150 |
| 5 | Arizona | $36,993 | $17.79 | 843 |
| 6 | Alaska | $44,527 | $21.41 | 85 |
| 7 | Michigan | $35,576 | $17.10 | 1,165 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $40,131 | $19.29 | 682 |
| 9 | Indiana | $34,729 | $16.70 | 1,029 |
| 10 | Nevada | $40,401 | $19.42 | 179 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $38,576 | $18.55 | 494 |
| 12 | California | $43,282 | $20.81 | 2,805 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $39,994 | $19.23 | 946 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $36,609 | $17.60 | 1,548 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $36,589 | $17.59 | 195 |
| 16 | Vermont | $39,949 | $19.21 | 45 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $36,436 | $17.52 | 123 |
| 18 | New York | $37,977 | $18.26 | 1,617 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $34,484 | $16.58 | 576 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $44,968 | $21.62 | 56 |
| 21 | Maryland | $38,998 | $18.75 | 696 |
| 22 | Utah | $33,660 | $16.18 | 394 |
| 23 | Texas | $33,735 | $16.22 | 2,300 |
| 24 | Ohio | $32,783 | $15.76 | 1,241 |
| 25 | Iowa | $33,977 | $16.34 | 315 |
| 26 | Virginia | $39,063 | $18.78 | 654 |
| 27 | Delaware | $38,499 | $18.51 | 66 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $36,385 | $17.49 | 14 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $32,145 | $15.45 | 663 |
| 30 | Colorado | $33,917 | $16.31 | 716 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $31,477 | $15.13 | 718 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $33,522 | $16.12 | 42 |
| 33 | Georgia | $33,277 | $16.00 | 978 |
| 34 | Illinois | $34,102 | $16.40 | 1,077 |
| 35 | Florida | $30,114 | $14.48 | 2,892 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $33,413 | $16.06 | 852 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $31,823 | $15.30 | 211 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $31,479 | $15.13 | 357 |
| 39 | Montana | $30,566 | $14.70 | 126 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $31,516 | $15.15 | 67 |
| 41 | Kansas | $31,389 | $15.09 | 237 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $29,283 | $14.08 | 319 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $30,723 | $14.77 | 197 |
| 44 | Idaho | $31,314 | $15.05 | 122 |
| 45 | Missouri | $29,853 | $14.35 | 562 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $30,359 | $14.60 | 98 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $34,863 | $16.76 | 69 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $29,144 | $14.01 | 254 |
| 49 | Alabama | $28,877 | $13.88 | 255 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $27,388 | $13.17 | 112 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $26,033 | $12.52 | 85 |
Highest Paying Cities For Dental Assistant/Receptionists
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| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaverton, OR | $45,227 | $21.74 |
| 2 | Anchorage, AK | $44,798 | $21.54 |
| 3 | San Diego, CA | $41,650 | $20.02 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $41,291 | $19.85 |
| 5 | Blaine, MN | $40,207 | $19.33 |
| 6 | Alexandria, VA | $39,336 | $18.91 |
| 7 | Catonsville, MD | $39,028 | $18.76 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $36,820 | $17.70 |
| 9 | Manchester, NH | $36,624 | $17.61 |
| 10 | Tucson, AZ | $36,280 | $17.44 |
| 11 | Davenport, IA | $35,477 | $17.06 |
| 12 | Apex, NC | $33,995 | $16.34 |
| 13 | Missouri City, TX | $33,846 | $16.27 |
| 14 | Arvada, CO | $33,772 | $16.24 |
| 15 | Toledo, OH | $32,827 | $15.78 |
Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salary Details
What is a Dental Assistant/Receptionist's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $37,226 | $3,102 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Technician | $58,449 | $4,871 | $28.10 | 45,536 |
| Receptionist | $29,180 | $2,432 | $14.03 | 65,671 |
| Dental Receptionist | $32,933 | $2,744 | $15.83 | 66,076 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Dental Assistant/Receptionists The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Sinai Health System | $120,883 | $58.12 | 78 |
| 2 | WellSpan Health | $40,265 | $19.36 | 41 |
| 3 | Metro Dentalcare | $37,256 | $17.91 | 55 |
| 4 | Children's Dental Services | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 5 | Chinatown Service Center | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 6 | Familia Dental | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 7 | North Country HealthCare | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 8 | American Family Services Inc | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 9 | Plaza Health Network | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 10 | New Day | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 11 | El Centro Family Health | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 12 | Hillview Mental Health Center, Inc. | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 13 | South River High School | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 14 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 15 | HealthSource of Ohio | $37,226 | $17.90 | |
| 16 | Heartland Dental | $36,980 | $17.78 | 1449 |
| 17 | TRU Community Care | $36,392 | $17.50 | |
| 18 | Dental Care Alliance | $36,285 | $17.44 | 266 |
| 19 | Smiles Dental Care | $36,227 | $17.42 | 8 |
| 20 | Family Dental | $36,224 | $17.42 | 45 |
Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salary Trends
Average Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,200 | $17.90 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $36,200 | $17.42 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | $34,900 | $16.80 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $34,000 | $16.35 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $33,400 | $16.05 | +2.6% |
Recently Added Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temecula Oral Surgery | Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Temecula, CA | 05/30/2022 | $33,392 |
| Digital Smiles | Dental Receptionist/Assistant | Yorba Linda, CA | 04/28/2022 | $35,479 |
| John M. Gowey, DDS, Inc. | Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Pleasanton, CA | 04/27/2022 | $62,610 |
| Lincoln Park Dental Office | Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Chicago, IL | 04/27/2022 | $31,305 |
| Friedman Dental Group | Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Miami, FL | 04/14/2022 | $31,305 |
| Brockton Family Dental | Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Brockton, MA | 10/27/2020 | $29,218 |
| So-Well Dental Associates | Dental Administrator | Chicago, IL | 05/26/2020 | $41,740 |
| Easter Seals New Hampshire | Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Manchester, NH | 01/29/2020 | $35,124 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Philadelphia, PA | 01/28/2020 | $36,689 |
| Robert Half | Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Powdersville, SC | 01/10/2020 | $31,305 |
Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salaries FAQs
What state pays Dental Assistant/Receptionists the most?
Oregon pays Dental Assistant/Receptionists the most in the United States, with an average salary of $45,771 per year, or $22.01 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Dental Assistant/Receptionist?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Dental Assistant/Receptionist if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Hawaii you should be paid close to $44,968 per year.
What type of Dental Assistant/Receptionist gets paid the most?
Clerical Dentist Assistant gets paid the most. Clerical Dentist Assistant made a median salary of $114,485. The best-paid 10 percent make $164,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $79,000.
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