Dental Patient Care Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Dental Patient Care Coordinator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dental Patient Care Coordinator in the United States is $41,517 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Dental Patient Care Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,601
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,055 to $45,749
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,993
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View as table View as graph 25% $37,055 10% $32,993 90% $49,601 75% $45,749 $41,517 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Dental Patient Care Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $45,749 $3,812 $880 $22
Average $41,517 $3,460 $798 $20
25th Percentile $37,055 $3,088 $713 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Dental Patient Care Coordinator Salaries

A Dental Patient Care Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Dental Patient Care Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dental Patient Care Coordinator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,083
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,962
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,855
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,058
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,193
Levels Salary
Entry Level Dental Patient Care Coordinator$41,083
Intermediate Level Dental Patient Care Coordinator$41,962
Senior Level Dental Patient Care Coordinator$43,855
Specialist Level Dental Patient Care Coordinator$44,058
Expert Level Dental Patient Care Coordinator$44,193
$41,083 0 yr
$41,962 < 2 yrs
$43,855 2-4 yrs
$44,058 5-8 yrs
$44,193 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Dental Patient Care Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $52,365
  • San Francisco: $51,792
  • Oakland: $50,700

What Skills Can Increase a Dental Patient Care Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.41% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 6.09% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.41%
CPR 6.09%
Front Office 2.38%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Dental Patient Care Coordinator's salary.
  • Clinical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Support
$45,253
9%
Clinical Care
$44,008
6%
Leadership
$43,593
5%
Presentation
$42,762
3%
Collaboration
$42,347
2%
HIPAA
$42,347
2%
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Dental Patient Care Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Dental Patient Care Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Dental Patient Care Coordinator positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Dental Patient Care Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Dental Patient Care Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$49,820$24.020%

How Education impacts a Dental Patient Care Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Dental Patient Care Coordinators enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Dental Patient Care Coordinator with a Associate's Degree is between $45,040 and $47,788).

Dental Patient Care Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Dental Patient Care Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 78.4%
Associates 14.5%
Bachelors 5.9%
Masters 0.4%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Dental Patient Care Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dental Patient Care Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Dental Patient Care Coordinator

Salaries for a Dental Patient Care Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,834 in 2023 to around $44,614 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dental Patient Care Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Dental Patient Care Coordinator Over Time

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2023
$44,834
2024
$44,798
2025
$44,614
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2023 $44,834
2024 $44,798
2025 $44,614
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FAQ about Dental Patient Care Coordinator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Dental Patient Care Coordinator?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Dental Patient Care Coordinator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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