MN · St. Cloud · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in St. Cloud, MN

The median dental office manager pay in the St. Cloud area is $55.91 per hour ($116,290 a year), with the typical range running from $45.03 to $69.13. That ranks 115th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 35th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Cloud.

Dental Office Manager pay in St. Cloud, MN

The metro median is 2% above the Minnesota statewide median of $54.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 380 medical and health services managers employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.86$74,59037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$45.03$93,66021% below U.S. median
Median$55.91$116,2901% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$69.13$143,79022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$86.54$180,00053% above U.S. median

How St. Cloud ranks

  • 115th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 35th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Minnesota 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 St. Cloud

  • Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $55.91 median hour buys what $63.80 buys at the national price level, 13% 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$2,013
  • Per year: $100,638
  • Per month: $8,386

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

Open Dental Office Manager roles in Minnesota

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

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Duluth, MN

$65k–$70k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-007622
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Owatonna, MN

$65k–$70k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-010586
Top 25% payNew this week
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Dental health shortage areas in Benton County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Benton County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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
Maple Grove, MN45 mi$59.52/hr72,739
Coon Rapids, MN48 mi$59.52/hr63,807
Plymouth, MN49 mi$59.52/hr78,551
Brooklyn Park, MN49 mi$59.52/hr82,893
Blaine, MN53 mi$59.52/hr75,172
Minnetonka, MN54 mi$59.52/hr52,651

Dental Office Manager jobs in Minnesota · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Minnesota 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 St. Cloud, MN?

Dental Office Managers in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $55.91 per hour, about $116,290 a year. The middle half earn between $45.03 and $69.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is St. Cloud a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?

St. Cloud ranks 35th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 115th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud as a dental office manager?

Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is St. Cloud in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Benton 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 St. Cloud?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalBemidji, MN · 4 postings$27.23/ hr$20–$34
  • 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$27.23High$34

4 Office Manager postings with published pay in Minnesota, 4 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

  1. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $65k–$70k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Duluth, MN · posted 3 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $20.00–$24.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Bemidji, MN · posted 3 days ago

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