FL · Melbourne · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Melbourne, FL

The median dental office manager pay in the Melbourne area is $48.68 per hour ($101,260 a year), with the typical range running from $36.01 to $74.51. That ranks 266th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 324th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Melbourne. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Melbourne.

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Melbourne, FL

$58k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-010218
Top 25% pay
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Dental Office Manager pay in Melbourne, FL

The metro median is 5% below the Florida statewide median of $51.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 830 medical and health services managers employed in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville 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%$32.93$68,49042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.01$74,90037% below U.S. median
Median$48.68$101,26014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.51$154,98031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+103% above U.S. median

How Melbourne ranks

  • 266th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 324th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th of 19 Florida 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. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Melbourne

  • Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.68 median hour buys what $48.68 buys at the national price level, 14% 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.

Estimate your Melbourne paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,752
  • Per year: $87,624
  • Per month: $7,302
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Dental health shortage areas in Brevard County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Brevard County (2 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
Palm Bay, FL11 mi$48.68/hr142,023
St. Cloud, FL39 mi$50.60/hr71,036
Orlando, FL42 mi$50.60/hr334,854
Kissimmee, FL48 mi$50.60/hr84,756
Fort Pierce, FL51 mi$49.47/hr50,805
Port St. Lucie, FL60 mi$49.47/hr258,575

Dental Office Manager jobs in Florida · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Melbourne

Melbourne city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Melbourne, FL?

Dental Office Managers in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $48.68 per hour, about $101,260 a year. The middle half earn between $36.01 and $74.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 324th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 266th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Melbourne?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Melbourne. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Melbourne.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Melbourne as a dental office manager?

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

Is Melbourne in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Brevard 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 Melbourne?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Melbourne and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Melbourne.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsCrystal River, FL · 2 postings$29.04/ hr$27–$30
  • Aspen DentalTampa, FL · 24 postings$22.25/ hr$19–$31
  • Aspen DentalBend, OR · 3 postings$32.45/ hr$23–$34
  • Aspen DentalSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$30.05/ hr$19–$31

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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$22.50High$29

26 Office Manager postings with published pay in Florida, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 26 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Office Manager - DentalPermanent
    $27.00–$30.00/ hour
    Smile Brands · Crystal River, FL · posted 2 days ago
  2. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $55k–$65k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Altamonte Springs, FL · posted 3 days ago

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