IL · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Springfield, IL

The median dental front office & treatment coordinator pay in the Springfield area is $20.12 per hour ($41,850 a year), with the typical range running from $18.23 to $21.08. That ranks 157th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 112th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Springfield, IL

The metro median is 7% below the Illinois statewide median of $21.73 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 1,050 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Springfield metro area, 10.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.23$37,92015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.23$37,92015% below U.S. median
Median$20.12$41,8506% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.08$43,8502% below U.S. median
Top 10%$22.83$47,4906% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 157th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 112th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 7 Illinois 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 Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.12 median hour buys what $21.69 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$724
  • Per year: $36,216
  • Per month: $3,018

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

Open Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator roles in Illinois

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Dental health shortage areas in Sangamon County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Sangamon County (2 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
Decatur, IL38 mi$19.54/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL59 mi$19.19/hr79,232
Normal, IL61 mi$19.19/hr53,304
Peoria, IL66 mi$20.52/hr111,696
Champaign, IL76 mi$20.85/hr91,961
Florissant, MO78 mi$20.74/hr51,290

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

License and tax basics in Illinois

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

Illinois 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 Springfield, IL?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $20.12 per hour, about $41,850 a year. The middle half earn between $18.23 and $21.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Springfield ranks 112th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 157th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Springfield as a dental front office & treatment coordinator?

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

Is Springfield in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Sangamon 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 Springfield?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsChicago, IL · 2 postings$19.75/ hr$18–$23
  • 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$18Median$22.00High$28

53 Front Office postings with published pay in the US, 34 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Front Office roles

  1. Treatment CoordinatorPermanent
    $18.00–$23.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Chicago, IL · posted 8 days ago
  2. Patient Care CoordinatorPermanent
    $18.00–$20.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Pontiac, IL · posted 30+ days ago

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