ND · Bismarck · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Bismarck, ND

The median dental front office & treatment coordinator pay in the Bismarck area is $23.03 per hour ($47,900 a year), with the typical range running from $19.26 to $27.58. That ranks 50th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 12th of 336 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bismarck.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Bismarck, ND

The metro median is 9% above the North Dakota statewide median of $21.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 150 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Bismarck metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.41).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.52$36,44018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.26$40,06010% below U.S. median
Median$23.03$47,9007% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.58$57,37029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.95$58,14030% above U.S. median

How Bismarck ranks

  • 50th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 12th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 North Dakota 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 Bismarck

  • Overall prices in Bismarck run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.03 median hour buys what $25.30 buys at the national price level, 18% 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$829
  • Per year: $41,454
  • Per month: $3,454

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

Dental health shortage areas in Burleigh County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Burleigh County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 11 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
Fargo, ND186 mi$21.19/hr136,285
Grand Forks, ND188 mi$21.74/hr59,845
Rapid City, SD224 mi$21.36/hr79,894
St. Cloud, MN328 mi$21.87/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN370 mi$24.12/hr72,739
Plymouth, MN372 mi$24.12/hr78,551

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License and tax basics in North Dakota

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

North Dakota 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 Bismarck, ND?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Bismarck metro area have a median pay of $23.03 per hour, about $47,900 a year. The middle half earn between $19.26 and $27.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bismarck ranks 12th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Bismarck as a dental front office & treatment coordinator?

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

Is Bismarck in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Burleigh 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 Bismarck?

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