Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Chicago, IL
Dental Office Managers in the Springfield area earn a median of $50.15 per hour, about $104,300 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.25 and $71.57. That ranks 205th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 189th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Springfield.
The metro median is 8% below the Illinois statewide median of $54.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 450 medical and health services managers employed in the Springfield metro area, 4.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.91 | $68,450 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.25 | $81,640 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.15 | $104,300 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $71.57 | $148,870 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $98.06 | $203,960 | 73% 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.
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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HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Sangamon 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 38 mi | $49.46/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 59 mi | $49.81/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 61 mi | $49.81/hr | 53,304 |
| Peoria, IL | 66 mi | $54.88/hr | 111,696 |
| Champaign, IL | 76 mi | $53.78/hr | 91,961 |
| Florissant, MO | 78 mi | $50.20/hr | 51,290 |
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Dental Office Managers in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $50.15 per hour, about $104,300 a year. The middle half earn between $39.25 and $71.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Springfield ranks 189th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 205th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
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.
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Sangamon County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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