Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Burlington, NC
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Burlington area earn a median of $19.16 per hour, about $39,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.72 and $21.51. That ranks 193rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 191st of 336 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Burlington.
- $19.16median pay per hour, Burlington
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 530employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Burlington, NC
The metro median is in line with the North Carolina statewide median of $19.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 530 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Burlington metro area, 7.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.45).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.69 | $30,560 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.72 | $36,860 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.16 | $39,850 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.51 | $44,740 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $24.23 | $50,400 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Burlington ranks
- 193rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 191st of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 13 North Carolina 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 Burlington
- Overall prices in Burlington run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.16 median hour buys what $20.56 buys at the national price level, 4% 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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- Per year: $34,488
- Per month: $2,874
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Burlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Alamance County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Alamance County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 20 mi | $18.80/hr | 307,381 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 26 mi | $21.88/hr | 64,028 |
| High Point, NC | 30 mi | $18.80/hr | 118,601 |
| Durham, NC | 33 mi | $21.88/hr | 301,870 |
| Apex, NC | 41 mi | $21.36/hr | 75,977 |
| Cary, NC | 41 mi | $21.36/hr | 182,659 |
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License and tax basics in North Carolina
Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental front office & treatment coordinators make in Burlington, NC?
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Burlington metro area have a median pay of $19.16 per hour, about $39,850 a year. The middle half earn between $17.72 and $21.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Burlington a good place for dental front office & treatment coordinators once cost of living is counted?
Burlington ranks 191st of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 193rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Burlington as a dental front office & treatment coordinator?
Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Burlington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Alamance 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 Burlington?
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- 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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