FL · St. Petersburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in St. Petersburg, FL

The median dental office manager pay in the St. Petersburg area is $49.67 per hour ($103,320 a year), with the typical range running from $35.24 to $65.50. That is 12% below the U.S. median of $56.71 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for St. Petersburg. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Petersburg.

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Dental Office Manager pay in St. Petersburg, FL

The metro median is 3% below the Florida statewide median of $51.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.29$40,12066% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.24$73,30038% below U.S. median
Median$49.67$103,32012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.50$136,24015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$95.99$199,66069% above U.S. median

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 St. Petersburg

  • Overall prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% above the U.S. average (index 125.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.67 median hour buys what $49.23 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.

Estimate your St. Petersburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,788
  • Per year: $89,406
  • Per month: $7,450
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Pinellas County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Pinellas County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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
Pinellas Park, FL8 mi$49.67/hr53,503
Largo, FL13 mi$49.67/hr82,337
Bradenton, FL19 mi$51.61/hr58,184
Sarasota, FL30 mi$51.61/hr57,764
Lakeland, FL47 mi$48.84/hr124,990
North Port, FL56 mi$51.61/hr92,875

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 St. Petersburg, FL?

Dental Office Managers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $49.67 per hour, about $103,320 a year. The middle half earn between $35.24 and $65.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring dental office managers in St. Petersburg?

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

Do I need a Florida license to work in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Pinellas 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 St. Petersburg?

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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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