CA · Los Angeles · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Los Angeles, CA

The median dental front office & treatment coordinator pay in the Los Angeles area is $24.41 per hour ($50,770 a year), with the typical range running from $19.61 to $28.94. That ranks 15th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 122nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Los Angeles. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Los Angeles.

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Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Los Angeles, CA

The metro median is 4% below the California statewide median of $25.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 45,160 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 7.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.91$37,25017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.61$40,7909% below U.S. median
Median$24.41$50,77014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.94$60,20035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$34.05$70,82059% above U.S. median

How Los Angeles ranks

  • 15th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 122nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th 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 Los Angeles

  • Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $24.41 median hour buys what $21.49 buys at the national price level, in line with 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.

Estimate your Los Angeles paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$879
  • Per year: $43,938
  • Per month: $3,662

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Los Angeles County

HRSA lists 91 active dental health shortage designations that include Los Angeles County (7 population-group, 84 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
Santa Monica, CA5 mi$24.41/hr90,729
Inglewood, CA6 mi$24.41/hr102,774

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

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.

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

California state guide

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Common questions

How much do dental front office & treatment coordinators make in Los Angeles, CA?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $24.41 per hour, about $50,770 a year. The middle half earn between $19.61 and $28.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 122nd of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental front office & treatment coordinators in Los Angeles?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Los Angeles. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Los Angeles.

Do I need a California license to work in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 91 active dental health shortage designations that include Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • Smile BrandsGreen Bay, WI · 6 postings$20.75/ hr$18–$25

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Low$20Median$22.75High$27

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  1. Treatment CoordinatorPermanent
    $20.00–$23.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Lawndale, CA · posted 2 days ago
  2. Patient Care CoordinatorPermanent
    $18.00–$21.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Los Angeles, CA · posted 2 days ago

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