PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Mansfield, CT
$24.00–$25.00/ hour
Dental Office Manager jobs in Waterbury, CT
Pay for dental office managers in the Waterbury area centers on $54.15 per hour, or about $112,630 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.76 and the upper quarter over $66.94. That ranks 135th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 182nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waterbury.
- $54.15median pay per hour, Waterbury
- $45–$67typical range per hour
- 760dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Waterbury, CT
The metro median is 10% below the Connecticut statewide median of $60.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 760 medical and health services managers employed in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.42 | $67,430 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.76 | $93,100 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $54.15 | $112,630 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $66.94 | $139,240 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.89 | $166,170 | 41% above U.S. median |
How Waterbury ranks
- 135th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 182nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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.
What your pay buys in Waterbury
- Overall prices in Waterbury-Shelton run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $54.15 median hour buys what $54.27 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$1,949
- Per year: $97,470
- Per month: $8,122
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Waterbury-Shelton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Killingly, CT
$23.00–$27.00/ hour
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Dental Office Manager pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | 18 mi | $61.24/hr | 137,562 |
| Hartford, CT | 23 mi | $59.74/hr | 122,129 |
| Danbury, CT | 25 mi | $63.75/hr | 88,692 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 27 mi | $63.75/hr | 151,599 |
| Stamford, CT | 42 mi | $63.75/hr | 139,134 |
| Springfield, MA | 46 mi | $51.80/hr | 154,888 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental office managers make in Waterbury, CT?
Dental Office Managers in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area have a median pay of $54.15 per hour, about $112,630 a year. The middle half earn between $44.76 and $66.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waterbury a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Waterbury-Shelton ranks 182nd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 135th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Waterbury 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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- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$23.00–$27.00/ hour
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