IA · Council Bluffs · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Council Bluffs, IA

The median dental front office & treatment coordinator pay in the Council Bluffs area is $22.27 per hour ($46,320 a year), with the typical range running from $19.13 to $23.51. That ranks 80th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 21st of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Council Bluffs and what they pay.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Council Bluffs, IA

The metro median is 18% above the Iowa statewide median of $18.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 2,130 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Omaha metro area, 4.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.37$38,21014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.13$39,79011% below U.S. median
Median$22.27$46,3204% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.51$48,90010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.93$58,09030% above U.S. median

How Council Bluffs ranks

  • 80th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 21st of 336 after adjusting for local prices

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 Council Bluffs

  • Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.27 median hour buys what $24.23 buys at the national price level, 13% 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$802
  • Per year: $40,086
  • Per month: $3,340

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

Dental health shortage areas in Pottawattamie County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Pottawattamie County (2 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bellevue, NE8 mi$22.27/hr64,777
Omaha, NE11 mi$22.27/hr489,265
Lincoln, NE52 mi$21.34/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA91 mi$18.42/hr86,875
West Des Moines, IA110 mi$19.45/hr73,664
St. Joseph, MO116 mi$18.97/hr71,098

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License and tax basics in Iowa

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

Iowa 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 Council Bluffs, IA?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $22.27 per hour, about $46,320 a year. The middle half earn between $19.13 and $23.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Omaha ranks 21st of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 80th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Council Bluffs as a dental front office & treatment coordinator?

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

Is Council Bluffs in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Pottawattamie 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 Council Bluffs?

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