How much does a Dental Receptionist make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Receptionist in Philadelphia, PA is $39,931. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,326 to $43,323, with most professionals earning between $34,954 and $46,412.

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Dental Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $34,954 Philadelphia,PA May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $37,326 Philadelphia,PA May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $39,931 Philadelphia,PA May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $43,323 Philadelphia,PA May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Receptionist Salary $46,412 Philadelphia,PA May 01, 2025
25% $37,326 10% $34,954 90% $46,412 75% $43,323 $39,931 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dental Receptionist ?

A receptionist is an employee taking an office or administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business. The title receptionist is attributed to the person who is employed by an organization to receive or greet any visitors, patients, or clients and answer telephone calls. The term front desk is used in many hotels for an administrative department where a receptionist's duties also may include room reservations and assignment, guest registration, cashier work, credit checks, key control as well as ma...

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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Dental Receptionist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Patient Appointment Scheduler

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Receptionist in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Dental Receptionist ranges from $37,326 to $43,323 with the average base salary of $39,931. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,748 to $46,435 with the average total cash compensation of $42,396.

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Skills associated with Dental Receptionist: Customer Service

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