PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Brighton, MI
$20.00–$23.00/ hour
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Dental Office Manager jobs in Detroit, MI
Pay for dental office managers in the Detroit area centers on $50.15 per hour, or about $104,320 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.67 and the upper quarter over $66.13. That ranks 204th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 308th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Detroit and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Detroit and what they pay.
- $50.15median pay per hour, Detroit
- $40–$66typical range per hour
- 6,660dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Woodhaven, MI
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Allen Park, MI
$21.00–$24.00/ hour
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Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Lake Orion, MI
$21.00–$24.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Novi, MI
$21.00–$24.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportDental Office Manager pay in Detroit, MI
The metro median is in line with the Michigan statewide median of $49.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 6,660 medical and health services managers employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.21 | $64,920 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.67 | $82,510 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.15 | $104,320 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $66.13 | $137,550 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $98.44 | $204,760 | 74% above U.S. median |
How Detroit ranks
- 204th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 308th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 14 Michigan 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 Detroit
- Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.15 median hour buys what $50.00 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Detroit paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,805
- Per year: $90,270
- Per month: $7,522
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Wayne County
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Wayne County (5 population-group, 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn, MI | 7 mi | $50.15/hr | 106,377 |
| Warren, MI | 9 mi | $50.15/hr | 137,686 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in Michigan · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Michigan
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Michigan 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 Detroit, MI?
Dental Office Managers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $50.15 per hour, about $104,320 a year. The middle half earn between $39.67 and $66.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Detroit a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 308th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 204th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental office managers in Detroit?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Detroit.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Detroit as a dental office manager?
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Detroit in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Wayne 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 Detroit?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalBrighton, MI · 11 postings$22.50/ hr$20–$36
- 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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11 Office Manager postings with published pay in Michigan, 5 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–$23.00/ hour
- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$23.00–$27.00/ hour
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