MI · Lansing · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Lansing, MI

The median dental front office & treatment coordinator pay in the Lansing area is $19.24 per hour ($40,020 a year), with the typical range running from $17.75 to $23.13. That ranks 188th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 216th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Lansing and what they pay.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Lansing, MI

The metro median is in line with the Michigan statewide median of $19.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 1,150 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Lansing-East Lansing metro area, 5.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.97$35,30021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.75$36,92017% below U.S. median
Median$19.24$40,02010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.13$48,1108% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.41$54,93023% above U.S. median

How Lansing ranks

  • 188th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 216th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 14 Michigan 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 Lansing

  • Overall prices in Lansing-East Lansing run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 83.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.24 median hour buys what $20.25 buys at the national price level, 6% below 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$693
  • Per year: $34,632
  • Per month: $2,886

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

Open Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator roles in Michigan

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Dental health shortage areas in Ingham County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Ingham 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
Battle Creek, MI45 mi$18.75/hr52,205
Flint, MI49 mi$19.26/hr79,735
Ann Arbor, MI52 mi$20.61/hr122,925
Kentwood, MI54 mi$19.40/hr54,768
Novi, MI57 mi$19.31/hr67,675
Grand Rapids, MI58 mi$19.40/hr200,117

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License and tax basics in Michigan

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

Michigan 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 Lansing, MI?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Lansing-East Lansing metro area have a median pay of $19.24 per hour, about $40,020 a year. The middle half earn between $17.75 and $23.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lansing-East Lansing ranks 216th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 188th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

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

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

Is Lansing in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Ingham 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 Lansing?

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  • 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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