MA · Cambridge · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Cambridge, MA

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Cambridge area earn a median of $24.26 per hour, about $50,460 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.79 and $28.12. That ranks 17th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 72nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Cambridge and what they pay.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Cambridge, MA

The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $24.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 16,540 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 6.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.15$41,9106% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.79$47,4006% above U.S. median
Median$24.26$50,46013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.12$58,49031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.81$62,00039% above U.S. median

How Cambridge ranks

  • 17th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 72nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Massachusetts 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 Cambridge

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $24.26 median hour buys what $22.41 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$873
  • Per year: $43,668
  • Per month: $3,639

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

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Dental health shortage areas in Middlesex County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Middlesex County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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
Somerville, MA1 mi$24.26/hr82,149
Medford, MA3 mi$24.26/hr59,898

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License and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

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

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Other healthcare roles in Cambridge

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Common questions

How much do dental front office & treatment coordinators make in Cambridge, MA?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $24.26 per hour, about $50,460 a year. The middle half earn between $22.79 and $28.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 72nd of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 17th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

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

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

Is Cambridge in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Middlesex 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 Cambridge?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • Smile BrandsCleveland, OH · 5 postings$20.00/ hr$18–$26

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2What they are offering now

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. Hospice LPN Patient Care CoordinatorPermanent
    $29.30–$33.68/ hour
    Baystate Health · Springfield, MA · posted 29 days ago
  2. Patient Care CoordinatorPermanent
    $23.00–$25.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · East Longmeadow, MA · posted 30+ days ago

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