AR · Fort Smith · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Fort Smith, AR

The median dental front office & treatment coordinator pay in the Fort Smith area is $16.70 per hour ($34,730 a year), with the typical range running from $15.94 to $17.56. That ranks 363rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 292nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Fort Smith and what they pay.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Fort Smith, AR

The metro median is 3% below the Arkansas statewide median of $17.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 230 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Fort Smith metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.45).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.20$31,62029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.94$33,16026% below U.S. median
Median$16.70$34,73022% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.56$36,52018% below U.S. median
Top 10%$20.10$41,8106% below U.S. median

How Fort Smith ranks

  • 363rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 292nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 5 Arkansas 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 Fort Smith

  • Overall prices in Fort Smith run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% below the U.S. average (index 53.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.70 median hour buys what $19.44 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$601
  • Per year: $30,060
  • Per month: $2,505

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

Dental health shortage areas in Sebastian County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sebastian County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Fayetteville, AR51 mi$18.21/hr103,134
Springdale, AR59 mi$18.21/hr89,368
Rogers, AR68 mi$18.21/hr75,639
Bentonville, AR70 mi$18.21/hr61,791
Broken Arrow, OK92 mi$18.76/hr122,756
Tulsa, OK101 mi$18.76/hr415,154

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

License and tax basics in Arkansas

Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arkansas 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 Fort Smith, AR?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Fort Smith metro area have a median pay of $16.70 per hour, about $34,730 a year. The middle half earn between $15.94 and $17.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Fort Smith a good place for dental front office & treatment coordinators once cost of living is counted?

Fort Smith ranks 292nd of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 363rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Fort Smith as a dental front office & treatment coordinator?

Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Fort Smith in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sebastian 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 Fort Smith?

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