Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Decatur, AL
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Decatur area earn a median of $17.21 per hour, about $35,790 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $14.26 and $20.82. That ranks 354th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 265th of 336 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Decatur.
- $17.21median pay per hour, Decatur
- $14–$21typical range per hour
- 340employed in the metro area
- 87cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Decatur, AL
The metro median is 1% below the Alabama statewide median of $17.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 340 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Decatur metro area, 5.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $12.51 | $26,020 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $14.26 | $29,660 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.21 | $35,790 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $20.82 | $43,310 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.34 | $48,550 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Decatur ranks
- 354th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 265th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 4 Alabama metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental front office & treatment coordinator. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (SOC 43-6013), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Decatur
- Overall prices in Decatur run 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 58.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.21 median hour buys what $19.73 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $30,978
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Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | 16 mi | $17.76/hr | 64,029 |
| Huntsville, AL | 20 mi | $17.76/hr | 230,402 |
| Birmingham, AL | 73 mi | $18.41/hr | 196,357 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 81 mi | $21.29/hr | 59,398 |
| Franklin, TN | 93 mi | $21.29/hr | 89,142 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 94 mi | $21.29/hr | 168,387 |
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Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental front office & treatment coordinators make in Decatur, AL?
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Decatur metro area have a median pay of $17.21 per hour, about $35,790 a year. The middle half earn between $14.26 and $20.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Decatur a good place for dental front office & treatment coordinators once cost of living is counted?
Decatur ranks 265th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 354th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Decatur as a dental front office & treatment coordinator?
Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place dental front office & treatment coordinators in Decatur?
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