PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Columbus, MS
$50k–$58k/ year
Dental Office Manager jobs in Gulfport, MS
Pay for dental office managers in the Gulfport area centers on $48.20 per hour, or about $100,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.21 and the upper quarter over $64.80. That ranks 289th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 210th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gulfport.
- $48.20median pay per hour, Gulfport
- $36–$65typical range per hour
- 630dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Gulfport, MS
The metro median is 11% above the Mississippi statewide median of $43.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 630 medical and health services managers employed in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area, 4.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.27 | $58,800 | 50% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.21 | $75,320 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.20 | $100,260 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $64.80 | $134,780 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $91.38 | $190,070 | 61% above U.S. median |
How Gulfport ranks
- 289th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 210th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Mississippi 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 Gulfport
- Overall prices in Gulfport-Biloxi run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 67.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.20 median hour buys what $53.55 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,735
- Per year: $86,760
- Per month: $7,230
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Starkville, MS
$20.00–$25.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Harrison County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Harrison County (1 population-group, 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 58 mi | $50.02/hr | 362,701 |
| Mobile, AL | 60 mi | $45.59/hr | 201,367 |
| Kenner, LA | 76 mi | $50.02/hr | 64,650 |
| Pensacola, FL | 112 mi | $48.60/hr | 53,898 |
| Jackson, MS | 147 mi | $45.97/hr | 141,449 |
| Montgomery, AL | 212 mi | $47.35/hr | 195,818 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in Mississippi · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Mississippi
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi 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 Gulfport, MS?
Dental Office Managers in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area have a median pay of $48.20 per hour, about $100,260 a year. The middle half earn between $36.21 and $64.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gulfport a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Gulfport-Biloxi ranks 210th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 289th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Gulfport as a dental office manager?
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Gulfport in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Harrison 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 Gulfport?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalStarkville, MS · 2 postings$24.23/ hr$20–$28
- 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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