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Dental Office Manager jobs in Hartford, CT

The median dental office manager pay in the Hartford area is $59.74 per hour ($124,260 a year), with the typical range running from $48.35 to $76.23. That ranks 78th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 96th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Hartford and what they pay.

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1 more open role from employers in Hartford. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Practice Manager

Benevis · Hartford, CT

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  • CT - Hartford
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Dental Office Manager pay in Hartford, CT

The metro median is 1% below the Connecticut statewide median of $60.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 2,880 medical and health services managers employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 4.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.53$80,14032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.35$100,57015% below U.S. median
Median$59.74$124,2605% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.23$158,56034% above U.S. median
Top 10%$98.43$204,73074% above U.S. median

How Hartford ranks

  • 78th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 96th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Connecticut 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.

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What your pay buys in Hartford

  • Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $59.74 median hour buys what $58.14 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Hartford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,151
  • Per year: $107,532
  • Per month: $8,961

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

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Dental Office Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Waterbury, CT23 mi$54.15/hr115,908
Springfield, MA25 mi$51.80/hr154,888
Chicopee, MA29 mi$51.80/hr55,381
New Haven, CT34 mi$61.24/hr137,562
Bridgeport, CT48 mi$63.75/hr151,599
Danbury, CT48 mi$63.75/hr88,692

Dental Office Manager jobs in Connecticut · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Connecticut

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

Connecticut 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 Hartford, CT?

Dental Office Managers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $59.74 per hour, about $124,260 a year. The middle half earn between $48.35 and $76.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 96th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 78th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford as a dental office manager?

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut 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 DentalMansfield, CT · 2 postings$24.75/ hr$23–$27
  • 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$23.00High$31

197 Office Manager postings with published pay in the US, 122 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $24.00–$25.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Mansfield, CT · posted 12 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $23.00–$27.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Killingly, CT · posted 30+ days ago

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