AL · Dothan · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Dothan, AL

Pay for dental office managers in the Dothan area centers on $40.15 per hour, or about $83,500 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.10 and the upper quarter over $51.66. That ranks 370th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 327th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Dothan.

Dental Office Manager pay in Dothan, AL

The metro median is 10% below the Alabama statewide median of $44.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 360 medical and health services managers employed in the Dothan metro area, 6.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.65).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.57$59,43050% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.10$66,77043% below U.S. median
Median$40.15$83,50029% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.66$107,4509% below U.S. median
Top 10%$66.21$137,72017% above U.S. median

How Dothan ranks

  • 370th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 327th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 8 Alabama metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental office manager. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Dothan

  • Overall prices in Dothan run 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 53% below the U.S. average (index 46.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.15 median hour buys what $47.89 buys at the national price level, 16% 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$1,445
  • Per year: $72,270
  • Per month: $6,022

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

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Madison, AL

$56k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011480
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Dental Office Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Albany, GA76 mi$66.13/hr66,705
Tallahassee, FL87 mi$50.00/hr205,089
Montgomery, AL92 mi$47.35/hr195,818
Columbus, GA94 mi$54.48/hr201,830
Auburn, AL95 mi$46.87/hr83,757
Pensacola, FL119 mi$48.60/hr53,898

Dental Office Manager jobs in Alabama · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Alabama

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

Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Dothan, AL?

Dental Office Managers in the Dothan metro area have a median pay of $40.15 per hour, about $83,500 a year. The middle half earn between $32.10 and $51.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Dothan a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?

Dothan ranks 327th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 370th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Alabama license to work in Dothan as a dental office manager?

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

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalBend, OR · 3 postings$32.45/ hr$23–$34
  • Aspen DentalSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$30.05/ hr$19–$31
  • Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 9 postings$27.64/ hr$19–$31
  • Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 4 postings$27.52/ hr$24–$31

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  1. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $56k–$60k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Madison, AL · posted 30+ days ago

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