As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dental Receptionist in Fairfax, VA is $41,385, equivalent to $20 per hour, $796 weekly, or $3,449 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Dental Receptionist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Dental Receptionist in Fairfax, VA vary widely, spanning from $35,463 to $49,395. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,285) and 75th percentile ($45,578), while top earners (90th percentile) make $49,395 per year. This $7,293 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, Fairfax Dental Receptionist often earn 7.6% higher than national averages. 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 Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $35,463 Fairfax, VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $38,285 Fairfax, VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $41,385 Fairfax, VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $45,578 Fairfax, VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $49,395 Fairfax, VA August 01, 2026
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Receptionist in Fairfax, VA. The base salary for Dental Receptionist ranges from $38,285 to $45,578 with the average base salary of $41,385. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,024 to $50,692 with the average total cash compensation of $46,156.

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About Fairfax, Virginia    Fairfax (/ˈfɛərfæks/ FAIR-faks), colloquially known as Fairfax Courthouse, Downtown Fairfax, or Fairfax City, and officially named the City of Fairfa....More

Fairfax, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Dental Receptionist: Customer Service

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