As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dental Receptionist in New York is $40,606, equivalent to $20 per hour, $781 weekly, or $3,384 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $34,796 to $48,468. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,565) and 75th percentile ($44,721), while top earners (90th percentile) make $48,468 per year. This $7,156 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, New York Dental Receptionist often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 48 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $34,796 NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $37,565 NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $40,606 NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $44,721 NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $48,468 NY September 01, 2026
25% $37,565 10% $34,796 90% $48,468 75% $44,721 $40,606 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $46,712 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $42,504 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $41,834 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $48,347 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $46,975 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $43,214 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $46,124 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $45,004 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $43,018 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $42,299 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Dental Receptionist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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