TX · Killeen · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Killeen, TX

Pay for dental front office & treatment coordinators in the Killeen area centers on $18.25 per hour, or about $37,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.25 and the upper quarter over $21.16. That ranks 280th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 242nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Killeen and what they pay.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Killeen, TX

The metro median is 4% below the Texas statewide median of $19.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 860 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area, 5.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.97$31,14030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.25$35,88020% below U.S. median
Median$18.25$37,97015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.16$44,0101% below U.S. median
Top 10%$22.15$46,0703% above U.S. median

How Killeen ranks

  • 280th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 242nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th of 24 Texas 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 Killeen

  • Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.25 median hour buys what $20.03 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$657
  • Per year: $32,850
  • Per month: $2,738
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Dental health shortage areas in Bell County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Bell County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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
Temple, TX20 mi$18.25/hr96,267
Georgetown, TX28 mi$21.40/hr101,344
Leander, TX36 mi$21.40/hr87,511
Round Rock, TX38 mi$21.40/hr135,359
Cedar Park, TX40 mi$21.40/hr78,380
Pflugerville, TX44 mi$21.40/hr66,819

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License and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do dental front office & treatment coordinators make in Killeen, TX?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Killeen-Temple metro area have a median pay of $18.25 per hour, about $37,970 a year. The middle half earn between $17.25 and $21.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Killeen-Temple ranks 242nd of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 280th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

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

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

Is Killeen in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Bell 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 Killeen?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsSan Antonio, TX · 5 postings$19.00/ hr$16–$23
  • 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

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Low$16Median$19.00High$22

5 Front Office postings with published pay in Texas, 0 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Front Office roles

  1. Treatment CoordinatorPermanent
    $18.00–$20.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Little Elm, TX · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Insurance Payment ProcessorPermanent
    $16.00–$18.50/ hour
    Smile Brands · San Antonio, TX · posted 30+ days ago

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