WI · Appleton · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Appleton, WI

Pay for dental front office & treatment coordinators in the Appleton area centers on $21.51 per hour, or about $44,740 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.51 and the upper quarter over $23.74. That ranks 111th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 47th of 336 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Appleton.

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Appleton, WI

The metro median is 5% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $22.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 100 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Appleton metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.15).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.55$40,6609% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.51$44,740in line with U.S. median
Median$21.51$44,740in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.74$49,38011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$25.23$52,48018% above U.S. median

How Appleton ranks

  • 111th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 47th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th of 12 Wisconsin 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 Appleton

  • Overall prices in Appleton run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.51 median hour buys what $23.27 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$774
  • Per year: $38,718
  • Per month: $3,226

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

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Dental health shortage areas in Outagamie County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Outagamie County (1 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
Oshkosh, WI20 mi$21.85/hr67,242
Green Bay, WI26 mi$22.15/hr106,311
Milwaukee, WI87 mi$22.71/hr563,531
Waukesha, WI88 mi$22.71/hr71,461
West Allis, WI90 mi$22.71/hr59,784
Madison, WI97 mi$23.89/hr285,300

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License and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin 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 Appleton, WI?

Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Appleton metro area have a median pay of $21.51 per hour, about $44,740 a year. The middle half earn between $21.51 and $23.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Appleton ranks 47th of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 111th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

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

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

Is Appleton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Outagamie 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 Appleton?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsGreen Bay, WI · 6 postings$20.75/ hr$18–$25
  • Smile BrandsLawndale, CA · 8 postings$22.50/ hr$18–$27
  • Smile BrandsPuyallup, WA · 3 postings$22.00/ hr$19–$25
  • Smile BrandsCleveland, OH · 5 postings$20.00/ hr$18–$26

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6 Front Office postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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  1. Patient Care CoordinatorPermanent
    $19.00–$25.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Menomonie, WI · posted 2 days ago
  2. Patient Care CoordinatorPermanent
    $18.00–$22.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Oshkosh, WI · posted 2 days ago

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