PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · St. Charles, MO
$60k–$65k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dental Office Manager jobs in Columbia, MO
Pay for dental office managers in the Columbia area centers on $51.70 per hour, or about $107,540 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.80 and the upper quarter over $63.80. That ranks 164th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 101st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Columbia and what they pay.
- $51.70median pay per hour, Columbia
- $42–$64typical range per hour
- 480dental office managers employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Office Manager pay in Columbia, MO
The metro median is 5% above the Missouri statewide median of $49.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 480 medical and health services managers employed in the Columbia metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.22 | $64,940 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.80 | $86,940 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $51.70 | $107,540 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.80 | $132,700 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $83.15 | $172,950 | 47% above U.S. median |
How Columbia ranks
- 164th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 101st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Columbia
- Overall prices in Columbia run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 31% below the U.S. average (index 69.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.70 median hour buys what $57.81 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$1,861
- Per year: $93,060
- Per month: $7,755
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbia 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 Boone County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Boone County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon, MO | 87 mi | $50.20/hr | 95,355 |
| St. Peters, MO | 93 mi | $50.20/hr | 61,398 |
| St. Charles, MO | 98 mi | $50.20/hr | 72,458 |
| Blue Springs, MO | 104 mi | $55.28/hr | 61,246 |
| Florissant, MO | 108 mi | $50.20/hr | 51,290 |
| Independence, MO | 109 mi | $55.28/hr | 121,629 |
Dental Office Manager jobs in Missouri · Dental Office Manager jobs nationwide
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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 Columbia, MO?
Dental Office Managers in the Columbia metro area have a median pay of $51.70 per hour, about $107,540 a year. The middle half earn between $41.80 and $63.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbia a good place for dental office managers once cost of living is counted?
Columbia ranks 101st of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 164th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in Columbia 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 Columbia in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Boone 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 Columbia?
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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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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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