OH · Akron · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Akron, OH

Pay for dental front office & treatment coordinators in the Akron area centers on $19.55 per hour, or about $40,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.37 and the upper quarter over $22.02. That ranks 167th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 157th of 336 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Akron.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Akron, OH

The metro median is 3% below the Ohio statewide median of $20.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 1,530 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Akron metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.97$35,30021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.37$38,21014% below U.S. median
Median$19.55$40,6509% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.02$45,8003% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.21$50,36013% above U.S. median

How Akron ranks

  • 167th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 157th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 12 Ohio 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 Akron

  • Overall prices in Akron run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.55 median hour buys what $20.94 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$704
  • Per year: $35,190
  • Per month: $2,932

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

Open Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator roles in Ohio

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Akron as they open.

PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Claims Specialist

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio

$18.37–$23.99/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R108886
New this week
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Claims Specialist

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio

$18.37–$23.99/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R137962
New this week
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Treatment Coordinator

Smile Brands · Cleveland, OH

$18.00–$22.00/ hour
  • Full-time or Part-time
  • Req 39702
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Dental health shortage areas in Summit County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Summit County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH7 mi$19.55/hr50,979
Canton, OH20 mi$18.78/hr69,211
Parma, OH24 mi$22.62/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH29 mi$22.62/hr365,379
Elyria, OH37 mi$22.62/hr53,604
Lorain, OH42 mi$22.62/hr65,751

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License and tax basics in Ohio

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

Ohio 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 Akron, OH?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Akron metro area have a median pay of $19.55 per hour, about $40,650 a year. The middle half earn between $18.37 and $22.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Akron ranks 157th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 167th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

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

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

Is Akron in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Summit 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 Akron?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Ohio State Wexner Medical CenterOhio · 2 postings$21.18/ hr$18–$24
  • Smile BrandsCleveland, OH · 5 postings$20.00/ hr$18–$26
  • Smile BrandsLawndale, CA · 8 postings$22.50/ hr$18–$27
  • Smile BrandsPuyallup, WA · 3 postings$22.00/ hr$19–$25

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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$21.18High$25

7 Front Office postings with published pay in Ohio, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Front Office roles

  1. Traveling Treatment CoordinatorPermanent
    $23.00–$26.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Lorain, OH · posted 3 days ago
  2. Dental Claims SpecialistPermanent
    $18.37–$23.99/ hour
    Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio · posted 4 days ago

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