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Treatment Coordinator
Smile Brands · Lawndale, CA
$20.00–$23.00/ hour
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Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Bakersfield, CA
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Bakersfield area earn a median of $22.04 per hour, about $45,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.05 and $26.48. That ranks 88th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 101st of 336 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bakersfield.
- $22.04median pay per hour, Bakersfield
- $19–$26typical range per hour
- 1,690employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Bakersfield, CA
The metro median is 13% below the California statewide median of $25.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 1,690 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area, 5.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.65 | $36,710 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.05 | $39,620 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.04 | $45,850 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.48 | $55,080 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.56 | $61,480 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Bakersfield ranks
- 88th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 101st of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 22nd of 24 California 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 Bakersfield
- Overall prices in Bakersfield-Delano run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.04 median hour buys what $21.85 buys at the national price level, 2% above 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$793
- Per year: $39,672
- Per month: $3,306
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bakersfield-Delano metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Patient Care Coordinator
Smile Brands · Los Angeles, CA
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Dental health shortage areas in Kern County
HRSA lists 26 active dental health shortage designations that include Kern County (2 geographic, 7 population-group, 17 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano, CA | 31 mi | $22.04/hr | 53,198 |
| Porterville, CA | 49 mi | $22.20/hr | 63,517 |
| Tulare, CA | 61 mi | $22.20/hr | 72,601 |
| Lancaster, CA | 67 mi | $24.41/hr | 167,426 |
| Visalia, CA | 69 mi | $22.20/hr | 146,271 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 72 mi | $24.41/hr | 229,159 |
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License and tax basics in California
Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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 Bakersfield, CA?
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area have a median pay of $22.04 per hour, about $45,850 a year. The middle half earn between $19.05 and $26.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bakersfield a good place for dental front office & treatment coordinators once cost of living is counted?
Bakersfield-Delano ranks 101st of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 88th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a California license to work in Bakersfield as a dental front office & treatment coordinator?
Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bakersfield in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 26 active dental health shortage designations that include Kern 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 Bakersfield?
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- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 2 postings$26.55/ hr$24–$29
- Smile BrandsLawndale, CA · 8 postings$22.50/ hr$18–$27
- Smile BrandsPuyallup, WA · 3 postings$22.00/ hr$19–$25
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