KY · Owensboro · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Owensboro, KY

Dental Office Managers in the Owensboro area earn a median of $48.31 per hour, about $100,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.08 and $62.58. That ranks 282nd of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 172nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Owensboro. The free report below lists employers near Owensboro and what they pay.

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Dental Office Manager pay in Owensboro, KY

The metro median is in line with the Kentucky statewide median of $48.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 140 medical and health services managers employed in the Owensboro metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.14$50,21057% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.08$72,97038% below U.S. median
Median$48.31$100,48015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.58$130,17010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$73.88$153,67030% above U.S. median

How Owensboro ranks

  • 282nd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 172nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Owensboro

  • Overall prices in Owensboro run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.31 median hour buys what $54.52 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.

Estimate your Owensboro paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,739
  • Per year: $86,958
  • Per month: $7,246

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

Dental health shortage areas in Daviess County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Daviess 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
Evansville, IN28 mi$47.90/hr115,395
Bowling Green, KY66 mi$46.27/hr79,076
Clarksville, TN83 mi$49.13/hr185,690
Louisville, KY85 mi$52.01/hr640,796
Jeffersonville, IN87 mi$52.01/hr52,912
Gallatin, TN102 mi$55.75/hr52,489

Dental Office Manager jobs in Kentucky · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

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.

Kentucky state guide

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Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Owensboro, KY?

Dental Office Managers in the Owensboro metro area have a median pay of $48.31 per hour, about $100,480 a year. The middle half earn between $35.08 and $62.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Owensboro ranks 172nd of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 282nd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental office managers in Owensboro?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Owensboro. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Owensboro.

Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Owensboro 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 Owensboro in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Daviess 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 Owensboro?

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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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2What they are offering now

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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