AZ · Buckeye · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Buckeye, AZ

Pay for dental office managers in the Buckeye area centers on $59.64 per hour, or about $124,050 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.89 and the upper quarter over $79.77. That ranks 79th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 102nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Buckeye and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Buckeye.

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Dental Office Manager pay in Buckeye, AZ

The metro median is 1% above the Arizona statewide median of $59.01 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 8,070 medical and health services managers employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.64$69,97041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.89$93,37021% below U.S. median
Median$59.64$124,0505% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$79.77$165,92041% above U.S. median
Top 10%$112.95$234,94099% above U.S. median

How Buckeye ranks

  • 79th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 102nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 6 Arizona 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 Buckeye

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $59.64 median hour buys what $57.73 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

Estimate your Buckeye paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,147
  • Per year: $107,352
  • Per month: $8,946

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

Dental health shortage areas in Maricopa County

HRSA lists 43 active dental health shortage designations that include Maricopa County (2 geographic, 15 population-group, 26 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 Office Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Surprise, AZ20 mi$59.64/hr167,564
Avondale, AZ20 mi$59.64/hr96,609

Dental Office Manager jobs in Arizona · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

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

Arizona 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 Buckeye, AZ?

Dental Office Managers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $59.64 per hour, about $124,050 a year. The middle half earn between $44.89 and $79.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 102nd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 79th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Buckeye?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Buckeye.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Buckeye as a dental office manager?

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

Is Buckeye in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 43 active dental health shortage designations that include Maricopa County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental office managers in Buckeye?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalMesa, AZ · 3 postings$21.50/ hr$19–$24
  • 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

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Low$19Median$21.50High$24

3 Office Manager postings with published pay in Arizona, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $19.00–$24.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Mesa, AZ · posted 8 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $19.00–$24.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Glendale, AZ · posted 17 days ago

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