IN · Hammond · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Hammond, IN

Dental Office Managers in the Hammond area earn a median of $59.78 per hour, about $124,350 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.76 and $79.14. That ranks 77th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 103rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Hammond and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hammond.

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EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental6$22.50
Smile Brands1$26.50

Dental Office Manager pay in Hammond, IN

The metro median is 23% above the Indiana statewide median of $48.57 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 15,760 medical and health services managers employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.60$78,21034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.76$97,26018% below U.S. median
Median$59.78$124,3505% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$79.14$164,61040% above U.S. median
Top 10%$107.11$222,79089% above U.S. median

How Hammond ranks

  • 77th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 103rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices

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 Hammond

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $59.78 median hour buys what $57.71 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

Estimate your Hammond paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,152
  • Per year: $107,604
  • Per month: $8,967

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

Dental health shortage areas in Lake County

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Lake County (1 population-group, 3 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
Gary, IN8 mi$59.78/hr67,555
Oak Lawn, IL15 mi$59.78/hr56,531

Dental Office Manager jobs in Indiana · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Indiana

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

Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Indiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hammond

Hammond city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Hammond, IN?

Dental Office Managers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $59.78 per hour, about $124,350 a year. The middle half earn between $46.76 and $79.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 103rd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 77th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Hammond?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hammond.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Hammond as a dental office manager?

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

Is Hammond in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Lake 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 Hammond?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalHighland, IN · 3 postings$26.44/ hr$21–$31
  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$21Median$26.44High$31

3 Office Manager postings with published pay in Indiana, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $21.00–$23.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Highland, IN · posted 2 days ago
  2. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $50k–$60k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Jasper, IN · posted 7 days ago

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