How much does a Dental Receptionist make hourly?

As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Dental Receptionist in the United States is $18. While Salary.com is seeing that Dental Receptionist salary in the US can go up to $22 or down to $16, but most earn between $17 and $20. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Receptionist in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $16 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $17 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $18 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $20 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $22 US September 01, 2026
25% $17 10% $16 90% $22 75% $20 $18 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dental 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 Receptionist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Patient Appointment Scheduler

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Dental Receptionist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Dental Receptionist ranges from $17 to $20 with the average hourly pay of $18. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $19 to $23 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $21.

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Skills associated with Dental Receptionist: Customer Service

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