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Dental Staff Salary Calculator
Compare your team's compensation to 2025 market rates. Ensure you're paying competitively to attract and retain top dental talent.
12 Staff Roles
30 Regional Markets
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Salaries vary significantly by location. Select your market for accurate comparisons.
Understanding Dental Staff Salaries
Factors Affecting Pay
- •Location: Urban areas pay 15-35% more than rural
- •Experience: Senior staff earn 15-25% more than entry-level
- •Certifications: EFDA, radiology certs add $2-5/hr
- •Practice type: Specialty practices often pay more
Beyond Hourly Rate
- •Health insurance: Adds $3,000-$12,000/yr in value
- •Retirement matching: 3-6% of salary
- •CE allowance: $500-$2,000/yr is common
- •Production bonuses: Can add 5-15% to base pay
2025 Dental Salary Trends
The dental staffing market remains competitive in 2025. Key trends include:
- Hygienist shortage continues: Demand outpaces supply in most markets, pushing wages up 8-12% since 2022.
- EFDA premium growing: Practices pay $4-8/hr more for expanded functions dental assistants who can place restorations and take impressions.
- Remote work impact: Administrative roles like insurance coordinators can now work remotely, creating more competition for talent.
- Benefits matter more: Health insurance, flexible scheduling, and work-life balance are increasingly important for retention.