IL · Rockford · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Rockford, IL

Dental Office Managers in the Rockford area earn a median of $52.78 per hour, about $109,790 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $42.45 and $65.65. That ranks 151st of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 114th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rockford.

Dental Office Manager pay in Rockford, IL

The metro median is 3% below the Illinois statewide median of $54.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 520 medical and health services managers employed in the Rockford metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.07$72,95038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$42.45$88,30025% below U.S. median
Median$52.78$109,7907% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.65$136,55016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$97.80$203,42072% above U.S. median

How Rockford ranks

  • 151st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 114th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 7 Illinois 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 Rockford

  • Overall prices in Rockford run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 30% below the U.S. average (index 70.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $52.78 median hour buys what $57.27 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,900
  • Per year: $95,004
  • Per month: $7,917

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

Open Dental Office Manager roles in Illinois

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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · East Peoria, IL

$55k–$60k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012611
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Dental health shortage areas in Winnebago County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Winnebago County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Janesville, WI30 mi$57.84/hr66,428
Elgin, IL41 mi$59.78/hr114,701
Hoffman Estates, IL49 mi$59.78/hr50,920
Aurora, IL52 mi$59.78/hr180,710
Schaumburg, IL53 mi$59.78/hr77,099
Palatine, IL53 mi$59.78/hr65,951

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License and tax basics in Illinois

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

Illinois 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 Rockford, IL?

Dental Office Managers in the Rockford metro area have a median pay of $52.78 per hour, about $109,790 a year. The middle half earn between $42.45 and $65.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rockford ranks 114th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Rockford as a dental office manager?

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

Is Rockford in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Winnebago 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 Rockford?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalChicago, IL · 6 postings$22.75/ hr$20–$29
  • 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$20Median$23.00High$28

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

3Open now: 7 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $20.00–$25.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Chicago, IL · posted 2 days ago
  2. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $55k–$60k/ year
    Aspen Dental · East Peoria, IL · posted 4 days ago

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