PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Assistant Office Manager - Dental
Smile Brands · Crystal River, FL
$27.00–$30.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental Office Manager jobs in Ocala, FL
Pay for dental office managers in the Ocala area centers on $46.98 per hour, or about $97,710 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.70 and the upper quarter over $58.17. That ranks 321st of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 319th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Ocala and what they pay.
- $46.98median pay per hour, Ocala
- $36–$58typical range per hour
- 420dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Ocala, FL
The metro median is 8% below the Florida statewide median of $51.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 420 medical and health services managers employed in the Ocala metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.36 | $58,990 | 50% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.70 | $74,260 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.98 | $97,710 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $58.17 | $120,990 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $83.77 | $174,240 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Ocala ranks
- 321st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 319th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th 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. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Ocala
- Overall prices in Ocala run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.98 median hour buys what $49.33 buys at the national price level, 13% 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$1,691
- Per year: $84,564
- Per month: $7,047
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Ocala metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Altamonte Springs, FL
$55k–$65k/ year
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Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Dania Beach, FL
$55k–$65k/ year
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Aspen Dental · Pembroke Pines, FL
$55k–$60k/ year
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Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Valrico, FL
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Milton, FL
$21.00–$24.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Marion County
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Marion County (10 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 37 mi | $56.34/hr | 148,720 |
| Apopka, FL | 50 mi | $50.60/hr | 62,777 |
| Clermont, FL | 52 mi | $50.60/hr | 50,851 |
| Ocoee, FL | 56 mi | $50.60/hr | 51,269 |
| Sanford, FL | 59 mi | $50.60/hr | 66,919 |
| Deltona, FL | 60 mi | $49.43/hr | 100,513 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental office managers make in Ocala, FL?
Dental Office Managers in the Ocala metro area have a median pay of $46.98 per hour, about $97,710 a year. The middle half earn between $35.70 and $58.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Ocala a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Ocala ranks 319th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 321st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Ocala 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 Ocala in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Marion 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 Ocala?
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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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