PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Easton, MD
$20.00–$22.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Office Manager jobs in Baltimore, MD
Dental Office Managers in the Baltimore area earn a median of $62.98 per hour, about $130,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.37 and $82.79. That ranks 38th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 68th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Baltimore and what they pay.
- $62.98median pay per hour, Baltimore
- $48–$83typical range per hour
- 7,140dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Baltimore, MD
The metro median is 1% below the Maryland statewide median of $63.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 7,140 medical and health services managers employed in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area, 5.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.45).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.58 | $78,170 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.37 | $100,610 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.98 | $130,990 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $82.79 | $172,200 | 46% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 103% above U.S. median |
How Baltimore ranks
- 38th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 68th 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. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Baltimore
- Overall prices in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 118.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.98 median hour buys what $60.28 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$2,267
- Per year: $113,364
- Per month: $9,447
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Baltimore as they open.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Gaithersburg, MD
$20.00–$25.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Laurel, MD
$55k–$65k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Glen Burnie, MD
$20.00–$22.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Baltimore city
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Baltimore city (3 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD | 25 mi | $65.62/hr | 58,421 |
| Rockville, MD | 33 mi | $65.62/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 33 mi | $65.62/hr | 70,686 |
| Washington, DC | 35 mi | $65.62/hr | 702,250 |
| Alexandria, VA | 42 mi | $65.62/hr | 159,102 |
| Frederick, MD | 44 mi | $65.62/hr | 89,537 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in Maryland · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maryland
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental office managers make in Baltimore, MD?
Dental Office Managers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area have a median pay of $62.98 per hour, about $130,990 a year. The middle half earn between $48.37 and $82.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Baltimore a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ranks 68th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Baltimore as a dental office manager?
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Baltimore in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Baltimore city. 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 Baltimore?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalEaston, MD · 4 postings$21.75/ hr$20–$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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4 Office Manager postings with published pay in Maryland, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$20.00–$22.00/ hour
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