AL · Tuscaloosa · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Pay for dental front office & treatment coordinators in the Tuscaloosa area centers on $17.00 per hour, or about $35,360 a year. The lower quarter earns under $14.79 and the upper quarter over $18.27. That is 21% below the U.S. median of $21.46 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tuscaloosa.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Tuscaloosa, AL

The metro median is 3% below the Alabama statewide median of $17.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.52$28,12037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.79$30,76031% below U.S. median
Median$17.00$35,36021% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.27$38,00015% below U.S. median
Top 10%$22.39$46,5704% above U.S. median

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 Tuscaloosa

  • Overall prices in Tuscaloosa run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 58.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.00 median hour buys what $19.38 buys at the national price level, 10% 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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Estimated weekly gross$612
  • Per year: $30,600
  • Per month: $2,550

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tuscaloosa metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Tuscaloosa County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Tuscaloosa County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Birmingham, AL47 mi$18.41/hr196,357
Montgomery, AL95 mi$17.61/hr195,818
Decatur, AL98 mi$17.21/hr57,974
Madison, AL111 mi$17.76/hr64,029
Huntsville, AL112 mi$17.76/hr230,402
Auburn, AL126 mi$17.27/hr83,757

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Alabama · Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Alabama

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.

Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental front office & treatment coordinators make in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Tuscaloosa metro area have a median pay of $17.00 per hour, about $35,360 a year. The middle half earn between $14.79 and $18.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Do I need a Alabama license to work in Tuscaloosa 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.

Is Tuscaloosa in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Tuscaloosa County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental front office & treatment coordinators in Tuscaloosa?

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  • Smile BrandsLawndale, CA · 8 postings$22.50/ hr$18–$27
  • Smile BrandsPuyallup, WA · 3 postings$22.00/ hr$19–$25
  • Smile BrandsGreen Bay, WI · 6 postings$20.75/ hr$18–$25
  • Smile BrandsCleveland, OH · 5 postings$20.00/ hr$18–$26

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