PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Houma, LA
$55k–$57k/ year
New this week
Dental Office Manager jobs in Shreveport, LA
The median dental office manager pay in the Shreveport area is $48.60 per hour ($101,080 a year), with the typical range running from $34.80 to $59.97. That ranks 269th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 112th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Shreveport.
- $48.60median pay per hour, Shreveport
- $35–$60typical range per hour
- 890dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 85cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Shreveport, LA
The metro median is in line with the Louisiana statewide median of $48.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 890 medical and health services managers employed in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area, 5.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.51).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.44 | $63,320 | 46% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.80 | $72,380 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.60 | $101,080 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.97 | $124,740 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $82.81 | $172,240 | 46% above U.S. median |
How Shreveport ranks
- 269th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 112th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 8 Louisiana 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 Shreveport
- Overall prices in Shreveport-Bossier City run 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% below the U.S. average (index 52.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.60 median hour buys what $57.33 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$1,750
- Per year: $87,480
- Per month: $7,290
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dental Office Manager roles in Louisiana
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Monroe, LA
$18.00–$23.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Louisiana
$60k–$65k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Hammond, LA
$55k–$60k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dental health shortage areas in Caddo Parish
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Caddo Parish (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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, LA | 9 mi | $48.60/hr | 63,218 |
| Longview, TX | 57 mi | $48.04/hr | 83,668 |
| Tyler, TX | 89 mi | $48.52/hr | 112,219 |
| Rockwall, TX | 157 mi | $53.66/hr | 53,547 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 160 mi | $44.65/hr | 81,157 |
| Rowlett, TX | 163 mi | $53.66/hr | 68,123 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in Louisiana · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Louisiana
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Louisiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Shreveport
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Common questions
How much do dental office managers make in Shreveport, LA?
Dental Office Managers in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area have a median pay of $48.60 per hour, about $101,080 a year. The middle half earn between $34.80 and $59.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Shreveport a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Shreveport-Bossier City ranks 112th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 269th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 15% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Shreveport as a dental office manager?
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Shreveport in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Caddo Parish. 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 Shreveport?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalHouma, LA · 4 postings$27.28/ hr$18–$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$20Median$27.28High$31
4 Office Manager postings with published pay in Louisiana, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Office Manager roles
- Dental Office ManagerPermanent$55k–$57k/ year
- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$18.00–$23.00/ hour
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