PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · St. Charles, MO
$60k–$65k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dental Office Manager jobs in Blue Springs, MO
Dental Office Managers in the Blue Springs area earn a median of $55.28 per hour, about $114,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $45.47 and $69.57. That ranks 123rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 77th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Blue Springs.
- $55.28median pay per hour, Kansas City
- $45–$70typical range per hour
- 3,880dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Blue Springs, MO
The metro median is 12% above the Missouri statewide median of $49.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 3,880 medical and health services managers employed in the Kansas City 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.69 | $70,080 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.47 | $94,580 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $55.28 | $114,990 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $69.57 | $144,710 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $89.62 | $186,410 | 58% above U.S. median |
How Blue Springs ranks
- 123rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 77th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Missouri 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 Blue Springs
- Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $55.28 median hour buys what $59.73 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$1,990
- Per year: $99,504
- Per month: $8,292
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kansas City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Assistant Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Washington, MO
$19.00–$23.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Brentwood, MO
$60k–$65k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dental health shortage areas in Jackson County
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Jackson County (1 population-group, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO | 7 mi | $55.28/hr | 121,629 |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 9 mi | $55.28/hr | 106,419 |
| Lawrence, KS | 54 mi | $50.28/hr | 97,271 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 60 mi | $48.07/hr | 71,098 |
| Topeka, KS | 77 mi | $51.20/hr | 125,467 |
| Columbia, MO | 104 mi | $51.70/hr | 130,900 |
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Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri 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 Blue Springs, MO?
Dental Office Managers in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $55.28 per hour, about $114,990 a year. The middle half earn between $45.47 and $69.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Blue Springs a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Kansas City ranks 77th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 123rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in Blue Springs as a dental office manager?
Management or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Blue Springs in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Jackson 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 Blue Springs?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalSt. Charles, MO · 3 postings$30.05/ hr$19–$31
- Aspen DentalBend, OR · 3 postings$32.45/ hr$23–$34
- Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 9 postings$27.64/ hr$19–$31
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 4 postings$27.52/ hr$24–$31
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2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$30.05High$31
3 Office Manager postings with published pay in Missouri, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Office Manager roles
- Dental Office ManagerPermanent$60k–$65k/ year
- Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent$19.00–$23.00/ hour
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