MI · Kalamazoo · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Kalamazoo, MI

The median dental office manager pay in the Kalamazoo area is $47.80 per hour ($99,420 a year), with the typical range running from $39.10 to $62.94. That ranks 301st of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 300th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Kalamazoo and what they pay.

Dental Office Manager pay in Kalamazoo, MI

The metro median is 4% below the Michigan statewide median of $49.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 430 medical and health services managers employed in the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.57$63,59046% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.10$81,33031% below U.S. median
Median$47.80$99,42016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.94$130,92011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$88.25$183,56056% above U.S. median

How Kalamazoo ranks

  • 301st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 300th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 Kalamazoo

  • Overall prices in Kalamazoo-Portage run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 81.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.80 median hour buys what $50.40 buys at the national price level, 11% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,721
  • Per year: $86,040
  • Per month: $7,170

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

Open Dental Office Manager roles in Michigan

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Kalamazoo as they open.

PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Michigan

$68k–$75k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012115
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Canton, MI

$70k–$75k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-005861
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Kalamazoo County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Kalamazoo County (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
Battle Creek, MI18 mi$50.54/hr52,205
Kentwood, MI42 mi$51.13/hr54,768
Wyoming, MI43 mi$51.13/hr78,559
Elkhart, IN45 mi$49.37/hr53,690
Grand Rapids, MI48 mi$51.13/hr200,117
Mishawaka, IN51 mi$48.03/hr51,020

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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 Kalamazoo, MI?

Dental Office Managers in the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area have a median pay of $47.80 per hour, about $99,420 a year. The middle half earn between $39.10 and $62.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kalamazoo-Portage ranks 300th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 301st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo?

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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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2What they are offering now

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.

3Open now: 11 Office Manager roles

  1. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $20.00–$23.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Brighton, MI · posted 4 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $23.00–$27.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Grand Rapids, MI · posted 12 days ago

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