CA · Vista · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Vista, CA

Pay for dental front office & treatment coordinators in the Vista area centers on $24.26 per hour, or about $50,450 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.77 and the upper quarter over $29.00. That ranks 19th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 114th of 336 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Vista and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Vista.

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Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Vista, 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 10,320 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 6.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.25).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.15$39,83011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.77$45,2801% above U.S. median
Median$24.26$50,45013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.00$60,32035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$34.22$71,18059% above U.S. median

How Vista ranks

  • 19th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 114th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th 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 Vista

  • Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $24.26 median hour buys what $21.68 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.

Estimate your Vista paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$873
  • Per year: $43,668
  • Per month: $3,639

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in San Diego County

HRSA lists 28 active dental health shortage designations that include San Diego County (7 population-group, 21 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
Oceanside, CA5 mi$24.26/hr170,941
Carlsbad, CA5 mi$24.26/hr113,575
Temecula, CA22 mi$23.17/hr112,431
Murrieta, CA27 mi$23.17/hr112,539
San Clemente, CA28 mi$24.41/hr62,627

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.

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Other healthcare roles in Vista

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Common questions

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

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $24.26 per hour, about $50,450 a year. The middle half earn between $21.77 and $29.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 114th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental front office & treatment coordinators in Vista?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Vista.

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

HRSA lists 28 active dental health shortage designations that include San Diego 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 Vista?

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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

10 Front Office postings with published pay in California, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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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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