MO · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Office Manager jobs in Springfield, MO

Pay for dental office managers in the Springfield area centers on $44.98 per hour, or about $93,550 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.31 and the upper quarter over $67.72. That ranks 359th of 377 U.S. metro areas for dental office manager pay, and 287th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.

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Dental Office Manager pay in Springfield, MO

The metro median is 9% below the Missouri statewide median of $49.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 700 medical and health services managers employed in the Springfield metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.01$58,26051% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.31$79,68032% below U.S. median
Median$44.98$93,55021% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$67.72$140,86019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$97.75$203,32072% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 359th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 287th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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.

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What your pay buys in Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 65.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $44.98 median hour buys what $50.78 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.

Estimate your Springfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,619
  • Per year: $80,964
  • Per month: $6,747

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

Open Dental Office Manager roles in Missouri

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

PermanentPosted 11 days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · St. Charles, MO

$60k–$65k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012433
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Office Manager

Aspen Dental · Brentwood, MO

$60k–$65k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011103
Top 25% pay
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Dental health shortage areas in Greene County

HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Greene 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Joplin, MO67 mi$46.89/hr53,605
Rogers, AR77 mi$46.15/hr75,639
Bentonville, AR78 mi$46.15/hr61,791
Springdale, AR84 mi$46.15/hr89,368
Fayetteville, AR91 mi$46.15/hr103,134
Columbia, MO132 mi$51.70/hr130,900

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License and tax basics in Missouri

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.

Missouri taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Missouri state guide

Other healthcare roles in Springfield

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Common questions

How much do dental office managers make in Springfield, MO?

Dental Office Managers in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $44.98 per hour, about $93,550 a year. The middle half earn between $38.31 and $67.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Springfield ranks 287th of 333 metro areas for dental office manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 359th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Greene 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 Springfield?

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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

  1. Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $60k–$65k/ year
    Aspen Dental · St. Charles, MO · posted 11 days ago
  2. Assistant Dental Office ManagerPermanent
    $19.00–$23.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Washington, MO · posted 21 days ago

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