As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dental Receptionist in Massachusetts is $41,570, equivalent to $20 per hour, $799 weekly, or $3,464 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $35,621 to $49,622. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,456) and 75th percentile ($45,785), while top earners (90th percentile) make $49,622 per year. This $7,329 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, Massachusetts Dental Receptionist often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 48 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Dental Receptionist job salary. 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 $35,621 MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $38,456 MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $41,570 MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $45,785 MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $49,622 MA July 01, 2026
25% $38,456 10% $35,621 90% $49,622 75% $45,785 $41,570 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $44,372 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $45,206 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $44,857 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $45,305 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $44,867 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $47,050 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $44,831 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $47,044 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $47,048 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $46,209 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Dental 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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