As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dental Office Receptionist in the US is $44,273, equivalent to $21 per hour, $851 weekly, or $3,689 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Dental Office Receptionist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Dental Office Receptionist in the US vary widely, spanning from $37,937 to $52,844. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,957) and 75th percentile ($48,759), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,844 per year. This $7,802 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Appointment Scheduling, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Dental Office Receptionist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 79 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Office Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $37,937 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $40,957 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $44,273 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $48,759 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dental Office Receptionist Salary $52,844 US September 01, 2026
25% $40,957 10% $37,937 90% $52,844 75% $48,759 $44,273 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dental Office Receptionist ?

A receptionist is an employee taking an office or administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business. The title receptionist is attributed to the person who is employed by an organization to receive or greet any visitors, patients, or clients and answer telephone calls. The term front desk is used in many hotels for an administrative department where a receptionist's duties also may include room reservations and assignment, guest registration, cashier work, credit checks, key control as well as ma...

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  1. This Job:

    Dental Office Receptionist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Patient Appointment Scheduler

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Office Receptionist in the United States. The base salary for Dental Office Receptionist ranges from $40,957 to $48,759 with the average base salary of $44,273. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,068 to $54,366 with the average total cash compensation of $49,499.

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