GA · Albany · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Albany, GA

Pay for dental office managers in the Albany area centers on $66.13 per hour, or about $137,550 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.90 and the upper quarter over $78.47. That ranks 19th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 1st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Albany and what they pay.

Dental Office Manager pay in Albany, GA

The metro median is 1% above the Georgia statewide median of $65.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 140 medical and health services managers employed in the Albany metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.31$75,52036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$47.90$99,63016% below U.S. median
Median$66.13$137,55017% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.47$163,22038% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+103% above U.S. median

How Albany ranks

  • 19th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 1st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 11 Georgia 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 Albany

  • Overall prices in Albany run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 45% below the U.S. average (index 54.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $66.13 median hour buys what $75.43 buys at the national price level, 33% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,381
  • Per year: $119,034
  • Per month: $9,919

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

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Dental health shortage areas in Dougherty County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dougherty County (1 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
Valdosta, GA73 mi$54.60/hr55,667
Columbus, GA76 mi$54.48/hr201,830
Dothan, AL76 mi$40.15/hr71,650
Warner Robins, GA77 mi$51.01/hr86,199
Tallahassee, FL78 mi$50.00/hr205,089
Macon, GA90 mi$63.84/hr157,056

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License and tax basics in Georgia

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

Georgia 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 Albany, GA?

Dental Office Managers in the Albany metro area have a median pay of $66.13 per hour, about $137,550 a year. The middle half earn between $47.90 and $78.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Albany ranks 1st of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Albany as a dental office manager?

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

Is Albany in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dougherty County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalCalhoun, GA · 5 postings$21.00/ hr$18–$23
  • 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$18Median$21.00High$22

5 Office Manager postings with published pay in Georgia, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $20.00–$22.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Calhoun, GA · posted yesterday
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $20.00–$22.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Newnan, GA · posted 2 days ago

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