OR · Salem · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Salem, OR

The median dental front office & treatment coordinator pay in the Salem area is $23.11 per hour ($48,070 a year), with the typical range running from $21.92 to $27.79. That ranks 48th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 74th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Salem and what they pay.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Salem, OR

The metro median is 3% below the Oregon statewide median of $23.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 1,270 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Salem metro area, 6.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.13$39,79011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.92$45,5902% above U.S. median
Median$23.11$48,0708% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.79$57,80029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.36$61,07037% above U.S. median

How Salem ranks

  • 48th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 74th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 7 Oregon 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 Salem

  • Overall prices in Salem run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.11 median hour buys what $22.30 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$832
  • Per year: $41,598
  • Per month: $3,466

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

Open Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator roles in Oregon

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PermanentPosted today

Patient care Coordinator

US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR

$19.50–$28.47/ hour
  • Compass Oncology Careers - USON
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Dental health shortage areas in Polk County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Polk County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
Albany, OR21 mi$22.78/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR27 mi$22.78/hr61,993
Tigard, OR36 mi$25.13/hr57,301
Beaverton, OR40 mi$25.13/hr98,302
Hillsboro, OR42 mi$25.13/hr110,337
Portland, OR46 mi$25.13/hr635,749

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License and tax basics in Oregon

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

Oregon 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 Salem, OR?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Salem metro area have a median pay of $23.11 per hour, about $48,070 a year. The middle half earn between $21.92 and $27.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Salem ranks 74th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 48th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

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

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

Is Salem in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Polk 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 Salem?

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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. Patient care CoordinatorPermanent
    $19.50–$28.47/ hour
    US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR · posted today
  2. Patient Care Coordinator- SpecialtyPermanent
    $21.00–$25.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Portland, OR · posted 30+ days ago

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