KY · Bowling Green · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Bowling Green, KY

Pay for dental office managers in the Bowling Green area centers on $46.27 per hour, or about $96,240 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.00 and the upper quarter over $59.66. That ranks 343rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 280th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bowling Green.

Dental Office Manager pay in Bowling Green, KY

The metro median is 4% below the Kentucky statewide median of $48.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 290 medical and health services managers employed in the Bowling Green metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.82$53,71054% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.00$74,88037% below U.S. median
Median$46.27$96,24018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.66$124,0905% above U.S. median
Top 10%$73.90$153,71030% above U.S. median

How Bowling Green ranks

  • 343rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 280th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 6 Kentucky 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 Bowling Green

  • Overall prices in Bowling Green run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.27 median hour buys what $51.31 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,666
  • Per year: $83,286
  • Per month: $6,940

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

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Dental health shortage areas in Warren County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Warren County (1 population-group, 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
Gallatin, TN41 mi$55.75/hr52,489
Hendersonville, TN47 mi$55.75/hr63,947
Lebanon, TN54 mi$55.75/hr51,501
Clarksville, TN58 mi$49.13/hr185,690
Nashville, TN59 mi$55.75/hr704,963
Owensboro, KY66 mi$48.31/hr60,675

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License and tax basics in Kentucky

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

Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, KY?

Dental Office Managers in the Bowling Green metro area have a median pay of $46.27 per hour, about $96,240 a year. The middle half earn between $36.00 and $59.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bowling Green ranks 280th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 343rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Bowling Green as a dental office manager?

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

Is Bowling Green in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Warren 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 Bowling Green?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalPikeville, KY · 5 postings$19.50/ hr$17–$22
  • 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$19.50High$22

5 Office Manager postings with published pay in Kentucky, 4 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
    $17.00–$19.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Pikeville, KY · posted 3 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $18.00–$21.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Florence, KY · posted 16 days ago

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