PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Grand Rapids, MI
$23.00–$27.00/ hour
Dental Office Manager jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
The median dental office manager pay in the Grand Rapids area is $51.13 per hour ($106,340 a year), with the typical range running from $39.18 to $65.42. That ranks 177th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 213th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Grand Rapids. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Grand Rapids.
- $51.13median pay per hour, Grand Rapids
- $39–$65typical range per hour
- 1,520dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 2% above the Michigan statewide median of $49.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,520 medical and health services managers employed in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.42 | $65,350 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.18 | $81,490 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $51.13 | $106,340 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $65.42 | $136,070 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $105.64 | $219,730 | 86% above U.S. median |
How Grand Rapids ranks
- 177th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 213th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Grand Rapids
- Overall prices in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.13 median hour buys what $53.51 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Grand Rapids paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,841
- Per year: $92,034
- Per month: $7,670
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Kent County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Kent County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming, MI | 6 mi | $51.13/hr | 78,559 |
| Kentwood, MI | 6 mi | $51.13/hr | 54,768 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 48 mi | $47.80/hr | 73,290 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 51 mi | $50.54/hr | 52,205 |
| Lansing, MI | 58 mi | $51.96/hr | 114,336 |
| Elkhart, IN | 89 mi | $49.37/hr | 53,690 |
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 Grand Rapids, MI?
Dental Office Managers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area have a median pay of $51.13 per hour, about $106,340 a year. The middle half earn between $39.18 and $65.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood ranks 213th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 177th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental office managers in Grand Rapids?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Grand Rapids. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Grand Rapids.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Kent 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 Grand Rapids?
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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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Low$20Median$22.50High$27
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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